Ukraine: The Latest Elon Musk ‘ordered Starlink shutdown’ during Ukraine counterattack & special forces raid island in Black Sea
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Jul 30, 2025 
Hamish de Bretton Gordon, a former tank commander with a keen insight into military strategy, joins Mstyslav Chernov, director of the Oscar-winning film '20 Days in Mariupol'. They delve into the impact of Elon Musk's reported order to shut down Starlink during a crucial Ukrainian counterattack. The discussion also features the resurgence of armored tactics, successful naval missions by Ukrainian special forces, and the emotional challenges faced by soldiers, emphasizing the importance of authentic storytelling in capturing their experiences.
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Musk's Starlink Shutdown Impact
- Elon Musk reportedly ordered a Starlink shutdown during a key Ukrainian counterattack in fall 2022.
- This outage disrupted Ukrainian frontline communications and may have contributed to operational failure.
Drones Transform Tank Warfare
- Tank warfare in Ukraine integrates drones for reconnaissance and target identification.
- Protective cages on Russian tanks counter drones but increase vulnerability to other weapons.
Cyber Attacks Pressure Russia
- Ukrainian cyber operations target key Russian infrastructure to disrupt daily life and morale.
- Focus attacks on major cities affects influential figures and pressures the Russian regime.
