Categories Articles and Tweets Tweets - Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) / Twitter Ukraine Starlink Strike Range Dispute Post author By wawiimuy Post date August 21, 2026 Listen to this article Ukraine Starlink Strike Range Dispute share.gemini.google/QOlgAweI… — Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Aug 21, 2026 ← RT by @mikenov: RT by @mikenov: BREAKING: North Korea has deployed 8,500 more troops to Russia, including 400 drone operators, according to Ukrainian intelligence. The drone unit is expected to conduct reconnaissance and strikes against targets in Ukraine, while 1,000 engineers and sappers will reinforce Russian forces. → Elon Musk and the use of Starlink to target Russia’s ballistic missile launch sites – GS Ukraine Starlink Strike Range Dispute Ukraine is seeking Elon Musk’s approval to use Starlink-equipped long-range drones to target Russian ballistic missile launch sites up to 200 km inside Russia. Kyiv requested international diplomatic help to persuade Musk, but he has declined to grant access, continuing his policy of blocking Starlink use over Russian territory to avoid major escalation. [1, 2, 3] Background and Request Details The Strategic Need: Ukraine faces a severe deficit of Patriot and other advanced air-defense interceptors while dealing with intensifi