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Musk denies Zelensky’s Trump-requested drone strike, blocks Starlink.

7/31/2026

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President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump to obtain Elon Musk’s permission for drone strikes against Russian missile launchers, receiving no commitment.
Elon Musk declined Zelensky’s request and keeps Starlink service limited, blocking its use inside Russia.
Ukraine’s drones employ AI-navigation tools that can strike sites but lack precision needed to target missile batteries.
Dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov weakened the plan to involve Musk’s technology.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky asked U.S. President Donald Trump to obtain Elon Musk’s permission for drone strikes against Russian missile launchers, receiving no commitment.
Elon Musk declined Zelensky’s request and keeps Starlink service limited, blocking its use inside Russia.
Ukraine’s drones employ AI-navigation tools that can strike sites but lack precision needed to target missile batteries.
Dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov weakened the plan to involve Musk’s technology.