American company DoNotPay was fined $193,000 for failing to provide genuine legal assistance and misleading its customers.
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For the first time, the use of Starlink technology was discovered in Russian kamikaze drones that attacked Ukraine. The wreckage of the downed Shahed-136 drone, one of 32 drones launched by Russia on the night of September 25, 2024, contained the Starlink logo and serial number. The discovery raised questions about the possible use of SpaceX’s technology for military purposes, despite Elon Musk’s statement that Starlink is not being sold to the Russian military.
The wreckage of one of the downed drones contained Starlink components, which allow for the transmission of large amounts of data and increase the accuracy of strikes thanks to high-speed Internet (up to 220 Mbit/s). The discovery raises concerns about possible improvements in Russian strike accuracy through the use of Starlink.
Elon Musk and SpaceX categorically deny supplying Starlink technology to Russia, stressing that they do not sell their terminals to the Russian armed forces. However, Starlink technology is actively used by the Ukrainian military to communicate and control drones, while Russian forces are trying to hack these systems using electronic means.
The Shahed-136 are Iranian drones localized by Russia that are used as kamikaze drones to strike targets up to 2,000 km away. Starlink is a satellite Internet system that provides high-speed Internet access around the world.
The discovery of Starlink technology in a Russian kamikaze drone calls into question for the first time the control over the use of commercial technology in military conflicts. Despite Elon Musk’s assurances that Starlink is not being sold to Russia, this case raises concerns about possible avenues for illegal access to such technology.
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