Kherson and Donetsk: reported service shutdown

Reuters reported in July 2025 that Musk ordered service disabled in parts of Kherson and Donetsk in late September 2022 during Ukraine’s counteroffensive. Sources described at least 100 terminals affected, disrupting communications and drone surveillance. Sources cited concern about nuclear escalation. SpaceX disputed the reporting. The exact duration remains uncertain.1

Documented connections

Elon Musk →Starlink coverage · reported frontline shutdown1

SpaceX headquarters at Starbase →Company role in Kherson and Donetsk: reported service shutdown1

Sources and documents
  1. www.reuters.com · Kherson and Donetsk: reported service shutdown

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