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Nathan Hyde

Elon Musk responds to Ukrainian plea for help by activating Starlink satellites

Elon Musk says his satellite-internet service Starlink "is now active" in Ukraine, following a request for help from the country's deputy prime minister.

Mykhailo Fedorov tweeted the Tesla and SpaceX founder, saying: "Elon Musk, while you try to colonise Mars - Russia tries to occupy Ukraine! While your rockets successfully land from space - Russian rockets attack Ukrainian civil people! We ask you to provide Ukraine with Starlink stations and to address sane Russians to stand."

The eccentric business magnate replied hours later to say the Starlink service was online in Ukraine and more of its dishes are "en route".

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