'You're most welcome': Starlink internet gear lands in Ukraine

Terminals for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system have landed in Ukraine

Terminals for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet system have landed in Ukraine

A shipment of terminals for Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, has arrived in Ukraine after one of its ministers personally appealed to the billionaire in the face of Russia's invasion.

The gear could help provide internet in areas where access has been hit due to the assault unleashed by President Vladimir Putin on Russia's neighbor a week ago.

"You are most welcome," the SpaceX founder tweeted in response.

Web monitoring group NetBlocks has reported a series of significant disruptions to internet service in Ukraine after the Russian invasion began.

The company on Friday launched a further 50 Starlink satellites and many more are slated to be put into Earth's orbit. 

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