Russia is using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite devices in Ukraine, sources say
Russia is using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite devices in Ukraine, sources say
Elon Musk’s company, once hailed for aiding the besieged country, now appears to be helping its invaders as well.
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It's not real war profiteering if you don't sell to both sides, dummy.
Just like the good ol' days after 9/11
Not even the article you didn't read implies SpaceX is selling these to Russia. This tech falls under US sanctions to Russia. Starlink is not enabled there. Hell, it's not even enabled on Crimea as was demonstrated by the failed Ukrainian drone boat assault there.
How dare you insinuate I didn't read the article. I'll have you know I read every bit of the first paragraph. Now, good day sir. harrumph
Is this a surprise?
It's not exactly easy to tell from a satellite if it's a Russian or Ukrainian operator.
I'm confused. Do you think starlink is free to access? You have to have authentication to use it, spacex is allowing russia to use it.
Of course starlink is allowing paying customers to use it, won't someone think of the shareholders!
I’m curious, how do you think Starlink can tell the difference between a Ukrainian and a Russian?
Are you under the impression that Russia is signing up for service transparently? The devices aren’t sold in Russia, and won’t even work within Russia. Meaning they were likely bought through a proxy using aliases, and set up in Ukraine.
At that point, you cant tell the difference. It’s just data, which can also be easily encrypted and proxied to mask the fact that they are being used for military purposes.
You don't own the sky, nasa does!
Yeah, they put up a prompt when you visit that you confirm you're over 18 and definitely Ukrainian.
People on Lemmy have a massive hard on for hating anyone who makes more money than they do or represents any right wing ideologies
Don't get me wrong, I hate musk, and billionaires in general.
I just hate people being wrong on the internet more.
The fact you think it's about something so shallow as money kinda shows that you haven't been listening to anyone at all.
Can't wait for all of the concerned users to start screaming about ITAR...any second now.
I can see that the supplier has his balls in Russia'a vise grips from that fucking hellsite he "bought"
Musk is an ass, but there's way too many possible explanations and insufficient information to be throwing accusations around right now.
The CIA should definitely be looking into this, though.
Just giving Elon the benefit of a doubt. Perhaps the Russian's might have taken over a region and the equipment was not taken during the evacuation. Who knows if this starlink device is even operational.