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Why SpaceX satellites matter to Ukraine’s defense

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 21 October 2026, 18:06 UTC ·11 sec listen

A Kyiv Independent reporter explains why SpaceX satellite access matters to Ukraine’s defenses against Russia. The discussion follows reports that Elon Musk chose to restrict Ukraine’s access to the network, raising questions about battlefield communications and reliance on private technology.

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