CBS News reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that a decision by Elon Musk led to restrictions on Ukraine's use of SpaceX's satellite communications network. Its summary does not say when the restrictions took effect or how long they remained in place.
The Hill reported that a bipartisan group of nearly two dozen House members is urging President Trump to ask Musk to give Ukraine access to Starlink satellite systems so Ukraine can hunt for missile launchers inside Russia. According to The Hill, the letter was sent Wednesday and obtained exclusively by the outlet, and its signatories included seven House Republicans and 16 Democrats.
BBC News reported that Trump said Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access. According to BBC News, Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses, and Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.
The three reports differ on the central question. CBS News's sources attribute the restrictions to a decision by Musk, while BBC News reported that Musk has denied restricting access. According to BBC News, Trump said access has been restored, and The Hill reported that lawmakers are asking for targeting access inside Russia.
The sources do not agree on whether access has been restored. Trump's statement, as BBC News reported it, is the only account in these reports that says so, while the CBS News summary describes restrictions without addressing their current status.
Sources: CBS News: Musk chose to restrict Ukraine's access to SpaceX network, sources say; The Hill: 7 Republicans join letter urging Trump, Musk to give Ukraine targeting access in Russia; BBC News: Trump says Musk has restored Ukraine's internet access.