Ukraine is trying to get authorization to use drones connected to the Starlink satellite network against ballistic missile launchers positioned on Russian territory. The goal is to use Elon Musk's network technology for attacks inside Russia, something that has not been allowed so far.
The White House gave the green light to this request, referring the final decision to SpaceX, the company that owns Starlink. However, SpaceX indicates that the decision should come from Washington, creating an impasse between the two entities over who has the authority to approve such use.
Elon Musk has maintained the refusal to allow this use of his network, considering that it would represent an "escalation" of the conflict. The billionaire has actively controlled who can use Starlink in war zones, making autonomous decisions about the features allowed to users.
The exchange of responsibilities between the White House and SpaceX over who should decide the future of this technology leaves the question unresolved, with Ukraine at the center of a technological and geopolitical power struggle.
