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How Elon Musk’s SpaceX Became a Gatekeeper of Modern Warfare

OilPrice.com23 October 2026, 11:00 UTCUkraine

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict On October 13, Ukrainian drones began falling out of the sky after SpaceX imposed new restrictions on the satellite connections that control them. Some lost contact with their operators when they reached 90 km/hour; others had to fly slowly enough to remain connected, making them easier targets for Russian air defenses. Ukraine also lost the ability to use some of its interceptor drones against Russian attacks. CBS News and the Wall Street Journal claim Musk personally ordered the restrictions, while Reuters…

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