Ukrainian reporter on how critical SpaceX satellites are to Ukraine's defense against Russia

CBS News21 October 2026, 18:06 UTCUkraine

Sources tell CBS News that Elon Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to the SpaceX satellite network. Francis Farrell, senior reporter for the Kyiv Independent, joins CBS News to discuss.

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