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Elon Musk activates Starlink over Ukraine after Russia blocks connection
UNDATED (WKRC) - As the Russian invasion continues to drain Ukraine's resources, a number of countries and organizations are sending what they can.
Ukrainian First Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov even reached out to entrepreneur Elon Musk for help on Twitter after parts of the country were left unable to go online.
The prime minister requested assistance from Musk's Starlink service, a satellite constellation which provides high-speed internet connection. It is operated by Musk's company SpaceX.
"While you try to colonize Mars — Russia try 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," he tweeted.
Within a few hours of receiving the request, Musk announced that Starlink was activated over Ukraine, despite Russia's attempts to block connection.
The SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO also said that more Starlink terminals are en route to the country.
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