Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleArpan RaiFriday 21 August 2026 08:06 BSTZelensky urges US and allies to supply Patriot missiles after deadly Russian strikeUkrainian 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.In fullUkraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv seeks Elon Musk’s permission to hit Putin’s missile launchers with Starlink dronesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in