Though Ukraine is heavily reliant on Starlink at present, experts feel 'a patchwork' of European infrastructure could help replace the service—at least partially.

Suggestions that Ukraine could lose access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system, which has been vital in maintaining its military communications as it fights Russia's invasion, have focused investor interest on Starlink's smaller European rival Eutelsat .

Elon Musk said Ukraine's frontline would collapse if he turned off his Starlink system in the country, saying Starlink "is the backbone of the Ukrainian army."

Poland, which pays for Ukraine's Starlink internet services, may seek an alternative if Elon Musk's company proves to be "unreliable", the foreign minister said on Sunday after the billionaire speculated about turning off access to the system.

Elon Musk wrote on the X platform on Sunday, "My Starlink system is the backbone of the Ukrainian army. Their entire front line would collapse if I turned it off." The head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the administration of U.

Elon Musk has made a shocking statement, claiming that Ukraine’s entire front line would collapse without Starlink, highlighting its critical role in the war. He also expressed frustration over the ongoing conflict,

Suggestions that Ukraine could lose access to Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system, which has been vital in maintaining its military communications as it fights Russia's invasion, have focused investor interest on Starlink's smaller European rival,