Russian state actors could target the Starlink connection if it were to be targeted by users in Ukraine.
Starlink is the only non-Russian communications system still working in some parts of Ukraine, so the chances of being targeted are high.
Please use with caution, he said.
It's a risk that's worth spelling out, especially given Russia's history of espionage and the fact that its current espionage efforts are as evident as ever during the nation's all-out assault.
The Starlink hardware kits were sent to Ukrainians who were hunkering down during the Russian invasion.
Ukraine's vice prime minister Mykhailo Fedorov pleaded with Musk to provide Starlink to the country, given Russia's targeting of communications infrastructure.
According to Fedorov, the approach appears to be working.
Starlink keeps our cities connected and emergency services savings lives.
Musk is concerned that Starlink may be an easy target for Russian state actors.
It's a precarious situation, with Ukraine battling with nationwide connectivity issues, reestablishing reliable communications is crucial.
Russia is likely listening in as well.
The Vice Minister of Ukraine says that the Starlink is saving lives.
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