- Ukrainian officials are seeking approval to use Starlink-equipped drones against ballistic missile launchers, people aware of the discussion told the FT.
- The country will need approval from Elon Musk, Starlink’s chief, who has offered to assist Ukraine but also made critical comments on the nation.
- It comes after president Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump and US officials to facilitate Ukraine's access to the Starlink satellite communications system for guiding strikes within Russian territory.
- Meanwhile, Ukraine struck two key Russian oil facilities on Thursday, with both attacks causing fires, according Ukraine’s General Staff.
- An oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, in Russia’s Tatarstan region, and the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal in Volna, Krasnodar were hit.
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