Ukraine is asking Elon Musk to support the use of Starlink-enabled drones to carry out attacks against Russian missile launchers, according to reports citing the request. The proposed strikes would target launchers as far as about 200 kilometers inside Russia, using drones equipped with Starlink capabilities.
The Financial Times frames the request around hitting Russian missile launchers with Starlink-equipped drones at distances that would extend current operational reach. Nasha Niva similarly reports that Ukraine asked Musk to allow Starlink use for strikes up to roughly 200 kilometers deep into Russian territory. Both accounts focus on the geographic depth of the potential targets and the role of Starlink-enabled technology.
The sources differ mainly in emphasis rather than in the core claim: the need for Musk’s involvement and the specific goal of enabling drone strikes deeper within Russia. They do not provide consistent detail on whether Musk has agreed, what conditions might apply, or which specific missile sites are targeted, beyond the general intent and distance range.
