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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling drone missions

Original: Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling drone missions as ties with US worsen

Ukraine has accused SpaceX of disrupting its military drone operations, in an allegation reported by Reuters amid worsening relations between Kyiv and Washington. The claim, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in the friction between the US government and Ukraine, and raises questions about the reliability of commercial satellite and communications services in wartime. Discussion online centres on the political fallout and the implications of private companies holding leverage over battlefield operations.

Why now: The accusation highlights growing tensions between Ukraine and the US and the strategic power of private space companies in the war.

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