At the end of September 2022, Elon Musk demanded the shutdown of the Starlink satellite communication system in the Kherson region from a senior engineer at SpaceX in California. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
According to Reuters, as a result of this decision, at least a hundred Starlink terminals ceased operations, leading to communication disruptions. The shutdown of the satellite communication system hindered the operation of drones monitoring the positions of Russian troops.
This resulted in artillery units losing the ability to accurately target strikes. Consequently, the Ukrainian army was unable to carry out encirclement operations against Russian forces in the Berislav area in the northeast of Kherson.
Sources from Reuters emphasized that Elon Musk's decision was related to the risk of a nuclear response from the Russian Federation. This step has caused global political repercussions and garnered significant attention in the international community.
Additionally, it is known that Elon Musk previously prohibited Ukrainian military forces from using the Starlink system in Crimea. This ban limited the ability to control maritime drones necessary for attacking Russian ships in the Black Sea.
Thus, Elon Musk's decisions have had a significant impact not only in the technological field but also in politics, raising important issues among various countries and organizations. These events further illustrate the complexity of political processes on a global scale.
