In late September 2022, Elon Musk ordered a senior engineer at SpaceX's California office to disable the Starlink satellite communication system in the Kherson region, according to Reuters.
As a result, at least 100 Starlink terminals were turned off, causing the loss of communication. The disruption of satellite communication also led to the halting of drones that tracked Russian troops' positions. This, in turn, caused artillery units, which were responsible for extinguishing fires, to lose their ability to accurately target strikes. This situation hindered the Ukrainian army from encircling Russian forces in the Berislav area of northeastern Kherson.
According to Reuters sources, Musk made this decision due to fears that Ukraine's successful offensive could trigger a nuclear response from the Russian Federation. This decision by Musk has had significant political ramifications for the entire world.
Additionally, it was previously reported that Elon Musk had restricted Ukrainian military access to the Starlink system in Crimea. This restriction was necessary for communication to control sea drones used to target Russian ships in the Black Sea. Musk’s decision has drawn attention not only from Ukraine but from the global community.
Thus, Musk's decisions have had a major impact on global politics and have caused significant issues among various countries and organizations.
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