Ukrainian Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhailo Fedorov said Thursday that Russian “killer drones” had been equipped with Starlink connectivity, prompting swift action by SpaceX once Ukrainian officials raised the issue. The move came as Russian forces have increasingly relied on Starlink terminals in recent weeks to expand the operational range of BM-35 strike drones. SpaceX, which operates Starlink, allows military use of its technology under limited conditions but explicitly prohibits offensive operations. “This drooling imbecile doesn’t even realize that Starlink is the backbone of Ukraine military communications,” Musk wrote in response, defending the company’s overall contribution to Ukraine’s war effort. Ukrainian officials said coordination with SpaceX remains ongoing to ensure Starlink systems are not exploited by Russian forces going forward.