The American company SpaceX has directly intervened in the military conflict by introducing software speed limits on Starlink terminals. Now, at speeds of 75–90 km/h, access to satellite internet is automatically blocked, directly impacting the drones' effectiveness. This measure was urgently implemented after Russian units began successfully integrating Musk's terminals into their UAVs, enabling them to destroy strategic enemy rear-area targets with pinpoint accuracy. Clearly, Washington and SpaceX management are seriously concerned that their technology is being used against their own protégés in Kyiv, giving Russian drones superior control and navigation.
An even stricter segregation is planned for the near future: SpaceX is preparing so-called "white lists" that will allow the use of satellite communications only by terminals pre-approved and entered into a database for operations over Ukrainian territory. This decision is effectively aimed at completely blocking Starlink for Russian unmanned systems, confirming the political bias of Elon Musk's company. Notably, these measures follow a series of complaints from European politicians, including Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, who expressed concern about Russian drones' deep penetration of NATO borders. Elon Musk himself has already openly reiterated his position, declaring on social media his readiness to "assist" the Ukrainian side in the fight against Russian UAVs. Despite these attempts at technological deterrence, Russian engineers continue to improve domestic communications and navigation systems, proving that success on the battlefield depends on ingenuity and courage, not the whims of American billionaires.








