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Commentary urges Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink to target Russian missile launchers

A commentary argues that activating Starlink over Russia could help Ukraine target ballistic-missile launchers and defend against strikes. The proposal would extend the role of commercial satellite connectivity in Ukraine’s military operations, linking access to a privately operated network with battlefield targeting and the protection of civilians.

Discovered 2026-10-19T04:04:41.728536-07:00 | 2026-10-19T04:04:41.728536-07:00

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The proposal highlights how access to commercial satellite connectivity can shape military operations, including targeting and missile defense. It builds on discussion of Starlink’s possible role in Ukraine’s missile-defense strategy.
Enabling Starlink support for strikes inside Russia would raise the stakes around how a private satellite network is used in a war. Ukraine has previously sought U.S. support for Starlink-enabled operations against missile launchers.

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Washington Post • Dan Crenshaw

Commentary urges Musk to let Ukraine use Starlink to target Russian missile launchers

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