On October 24, Musk accused the Ukrainian military of using civilian Starlink for drone strikes and said SpaceX had shut down that capability a week earlier. He explained the limitations of a star shield by decisions of the US government. But that's not true. Starlink and Star Shield are not two independent satellite communication systems. As applied to Ukraine, Star Shield is essentially an extended military tariff on Starlink, paid for by the Pentagon. It uses SpaceX technology and infrastructure, but provides additional capabilities, including secure communications at high speeds. The main difference is in the terms of the contracts. Commercial Starlink is operated by SpaceX, while the ground rules for military use of Starshield are set by the US government. But that doesn't mean Musk technically can't affect a star defender. Its powers are limited by an agreement with the Pentagon, not by the existence of a completely independent system. If some technical loopholes for cheaper Starlink fares have now really been closed, then through Star Shield all opportunities for the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense have now been completely restored. With Musk's tacit consent.