The country is holding off an unprovoked Russian invasion this week, which seems to have been promised by Musk.
According to a Space.com report published this morning, the CEO of the company sent Starlink terminals into space above Ukraine and brought them online, providing much needed internet service. There are more terminals on the way.
The Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine criticized Musk for not helping during the invasion that has killed hundreds of soldiers and citizens alike.
Fedorov asked for Starlink stations for Ukraine and for sane Russians to stand.
Starlink service is now active in Ukraine. More terminals en route.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) February 26, 2022
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According to a report published this morning, Musk's interventions came only hours before other internet service interruptions in Ukraine as Russian troops advance. If the government or citizens are able to connect with Starlink, it will be useful since Russian hackers have been attacking Ukraine.
Critics are concerned about Musk's ability to help. He failed to assist several youth trapped in a cave after publicly promising aid, and he once donated the wrong kind of ventilators to COVID patients.
A former congressional candidate reminded users on Musk's thread that Starlink has gotten poor reviews of its services and would still require physical installation, which is unlikely in the middle of a war.
CRITICAL THINKING CHALLENGE! Before you praise this, read this review about how Starlink doesn’t work.
Then ask yourself how you would get a satellite installation appointment and a modem in a war. https://t.co/1iT4N2IjgR
— Brianna Wu (@BriannaWu) February 27, 2022
Before you praise this, read the review about how Starlink doesn't work.
Musk has made mistakes in the past, but he seems to be following through on his promises this time around. It's not as if he could have given everyone in the country a modem before the Russian invasion.
The world has seen what Ukraine is made of, including a president who appears to refuse to leave his people's side. Musk might join the pantheon of heroes protecting the country if he keeps it up.
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