Elon Musk says Ukraine’s military violated Starlink’s terms of service

<figure> <img alt="Elon Musk in front of a background of geometric shapes." data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/STK022_ELON_MUSK_CVIRGINIA4_I.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Elon Musk <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/2114063986744275011">claims</a> Ukraine violated Starlink's terms of service before the recent slowdown, as reported <a href="https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/10/musk-accuses-ukraine-of-violating-starlink-terms-with-deadly-drone-strikes/">earlier by <em>Ars Technica</em></a>. According to Musk, "Ukraine military violated Starlink terms of service and used it for offensive drone strikes to kill people. That loophole was closed last week," however Ukrainian officials have denied that happened, or that it is actually possible for them to do.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The statement comes nearly two weeks <a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/1011110/ukraine-starlink-restrictions-drone-mission-disruptions">after Ukrainian officials accused SpaceX</a> of putting limits on the military's satellite internet service that disrupted its drone missions and operations. As <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/10/24/musk-ukraine-starlink-starshield-speed">reported by <em>Axios</em></a>, Ukraine uses Starlink for communications …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/science/1019879/elon-musk-starlink-ukraine-terms-of-service">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>