Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk lived as much as his phrase by delivering SpaceX Starlink terminals to the Ukrainian authorities to assist its folks preserve web connectivity within the midst of the Russian invasion.
What Occurred: Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov took to Twitter (NYSE: TWTR) to point out a army truck carrying a cargo of Starlink terminals.
“Starlink — right here. Thanks, @elonmusk,” Fedorov tweeted, to which Musk responded, “You might be most welcome.”
Neither Fedorov nor Musk provided specifics on whether or not the terminals are actually inside Ukraine and, in that case, how they have been in a position to get into the nation. Nor was there any element supplied on the variety of terminals delivered.
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Why It Occurred: On Saturday, Fedorov made a direct plea to Musk by way of Twitter that stated, “@elonmusk, when you attempt to colonize Mars — Russia attempt to occupy Ukraine! Whereas your rockets efficiently land from area — Russian rockets assault Ukrainian civil folks! We ask you to offer Ukraine with Starlink stations and to deal with sane Russians to face.”
Musk agreed to the request that very same day, tweeting: “Starlink service is now lively in Ukraine. Extra terminals en route.”
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