Ukraine’s defense minister expressed gratitude towards Elon Musk following the successful measures taken by SpaceX to prevent Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks. Minister Mykhailo Fedorov appreciated the tangible outcomes of the initial actions, acknowledging Musk as a staunch supporter of freedom and a genuine ally of the Ukrainian people.
Elon Musk confirmed that the interventions implemented by SpaceX to thwart the unauthorized utilization of Starlink by Russia appeared to be effective. The CEO extended willingness to undertake further actions if necessary.
Despite disagreements between Musk and Ukrainian authorities regarding the conflict with Russia, Ukraine’s military heavily relies on tens of thousands of Starlink satellites for communication on the battlefield and managing certain drone operations, as per Reuters.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the upcoming trilateral discussions brokered by the US between Ukraine and Russia scheduled for February 4-5 in Abu Dhabi. Zelensky emphasized Kyiv’s readiness for substantive talks aimed at facilitating a meaningful resolution to the ongoing conflict.
In a tragic incident, two individuals lost their lives due to a nighttime airstrike conducted by Russia in the central Ukrainian region of Dnipropetrovsk, as confirmed by local authorities.
