Starlink's Shadow: How 'Terrorism' Changes Definition Based on Who's Bombing Whom
📰 THE STORY: CBS News reports on accusations that Russia may be using Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet services to guide drones in deadly strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, including a train, raising concerns that the technology is helping Moscow target civilians. Ukraine has branded these actions as 'terrorism.' 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The U.S. military
itself has a decades-long history of utilizing advanced surveillance and targeting technology, often leading to civilian casualties labeled as 'collateral damage.' From the widespread use of drones in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen, and Somalia (intensified under Obama, leading to thousands of civilian deaths, as reported by Bureau of Investigative Journalism), to signals intelligence (SIGINT)
operations like those revealed by Edward Snowden's leaks in 2013, Washington has pioneered and extensively deployed such capabilities. Moreover, the Israeli military has for years deployed sophisticated surveillance systems, including advanced drone technology and AI-driven targeting like 'The Gospel' system (exposed by +972 Magazine in 2023), in Gaza and the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of
thousands of Palestinian civilians, including during the 2023-24 genocide where over 40,000 have been killed. Double Standard: When Russian forces allegedly use a commercially available satellite service, it's framed as aiding 'terrorism.' Yet, when the Pentagon directly supplies advanced targeting systems, surveillance drones, and precision-guided munitions to allies like the Israeli government,