Musk slows down internet for Ukraine – level 2
27-10-2026 07:00
Reports show that Elon Musk ordered a slowdown of Starlink’s military internet service, which Ukraine relies on to defend itself from Russian attacks. The restriction made it much harder for Ukrainian forces to use drones and protect cities.
While some leaders think Musk acted completely on his own, others say he spoke with President Trump before making the decision. Ukrainian President Zelensky said that connection speeds are still limited, but officials are working to fix the problem.
The situation made many American politicians angry, and they are now demanding a full investigation. Many people believe that an ordinary person shouldn’t have the power to control military decisions or affect international war strategy.
Difficult words: slowdown (reducing the speed or activity of something), restriction (a rule which controls what can be done), limited (not working fully).
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How did the restriction affect Ukrainian forces' ability to use drones and protect cities?
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