Elon Musk reportedly told Ukraine's former Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov, that he is open to the possibility of allowing the use of Starlink on Ukrainian drones operating deeper within Russian territory. However, according to the Financial Times, the head of SpaceX made it clear that such a decision cannot be made by him and that it requires political approval from the White House.
Targeting Russian missile launchers
Kyiv is seeking greater operational freedom for drones that utilize satellite connectivity, enabling them to strike targets deeper inside Russia. According to reports, the Ukrainian side is particularly interested in locating and destroying mobile ballistic missile launchers before they manage to carry out attacks.
The decision rests with Donald Trump
The stance taken by Elon Musk shifts the weight of the decision directly to the US administration. If the White House gives the green light, expanding the use of Starlink further inside Russia could significantly enhance the capabilities of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles. So far, however, Mykhailo Fedorov has not publicly commented on the details regarding this specific conversation. Starlink once again finds itself at the center of a highly sensitive political and military debate, with the final verdict now resting squarely on Washington.
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