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Russian forces now using Musk’s Starlink on Ukraine front line (arstechnica.com)
submitted 9 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world
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  • Russian forces in Ukraine are reportedly using Starlink terminals for internet connectivity.
  • The Ukrainian military claims that the use of Starlink by Russian troops is becoming "systemic".
  • SpaceX, the owner of Starlink, denies selling equipment to the Russian government or military.

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[–] dangblingus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 9 months ago (8 children)

Basically, the US is being held hostage on numerous fronts by Musk. The man influences s so much of American life in including infrastructure as well as critical technology in aerospace, that pissing him off risks massive geopolitical losses for America.

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Not stamping him down would pose the bigger risk long term then.

[–] Piemanding@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

No rich person has thought of the long term in a while.

[–] nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 9 months ago

They’re buying up bunkers and mega yachts invade they need to escape the hoards.

I wonder what the plan is when all their domestic staff revolt though? Working for rich dudes means you know where most/all of their important shit is.

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