What's happened
Ukrainian officials claim Russian forces are using Starlink terminals in occupied areas of Ukraine, despite denials from Elon Musk and Russia.
Why it matters
The use of Starlink technology by Russian forces in Ukraine could have significant implications for the ongoing conflict and raises questions about the control and regulation of satellite internet services in conflict zones.
What the papers say
Ukraine claims that Russian forces are using Starlink terminals in occupied areas, despite denials from Elon Musk and Russia. Business Insider UK and Al Jazeera report on the accusations and denials, while The Independent and The Moscow Times provide additional context on the use of Starlink technology in the conflict.
How we got here
The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing for nearly two years, with Starlink technology playing a significant role in Ukraine's defense efforts.
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Starlink is a satellite constellation being constructed by SpaceX to provide satellite Internet access. The constellation will consist of thousands of mass-produced small satellites in low Earth orbit, working in combination with ground transceivers.
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Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It is the second-largest European country after Russia, which borders it to the east and northeast.
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Elon Reeve Musk FRS is an engineer, industrial designer, technology entrepreneur and philanthropist. He is the founder, CEO, CTO and chief designer of SpaceX; early investor, CEO and product architect of Tesla, Inc.; founder of The Boring Company; co-foun
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Space Exploration Technologies Corp., trading as SpaceX, is an American aerospace manufacturer and space transportation services company headquartered in Hawthorne, California.