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Ukraine Partners with SpaceX to Combat Russian Drone Threat

1/29/2026

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Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced collaboration with SpaceX to address Starlink use by Russian drones.
Fedorov said SpaceX was contacted within hours of reports of Starlink-equipped drones over Ukrainian cities.
Fedorov thanked SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and Elon Musk for their swift response.
Fedorov emphasized Starlink's importance for Ukraine's military resilience since the full-scale invasion began and noted its use in Russian drones complicates electronic warfare.

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Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced collaboration with SpaceX to address Starlink use by Russian drones.
Fedorov said SpaceX was contacted within hours of reports of Starlink-equipped drones over Ukrainian cities.
Fedorov thanked SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell and Elon Musk for their swift response.
Fedorov emphasized Starlink's importance for Ukraine's military resilience since the full-scale invasion began and noted its use in Russian drones complicates electronic warfare.