SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk announced Saturday that the company's Starlink internet satellites are now active in Ukraine as the country suffers power outages due to Russia's invasion
"Starlink service is now active in Ukraine," Musk, the Tesla CEO, tweeted."More terminals en route."Ukraine's vice prime minister asked Musk to provide internet service to the country amid Russian attacks, and Musk delivered, according to a Twitter exchange between the two on Saturday.
Read MoreThe idea requires swarms of satellites operating in low-Earth orbit -- roughly 340 miles high, in SpaceX's case -- to provide continuous coverage.The Twitter exchange took place as Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his country's deterrence forces, which includes nuclear arms, to be placed on high alert. Ukrainian Deputy Interior Minister Evgeny Yenin said talks between Russian and Ukrainian delegations will take place Monday morning.