Bipartisan group of senators want answers on Starlink disruptions in Ukraine
Summary
A group of U.S. senators from both parties asked the Department of Defense inspector general to investigate why Starlink satellite internet, which supports Ukraine’s military, was disrupted. These disruptions posed risks to people in Ukraine, including Americans, by limiting military communication during conflict with Russia.Key Facts
- Nine U.S. senators, including Republicans and Democrats, requested an investigation into disruptions of Starlink satellite services in Ukraine.
- Starlink and Starshield systems, owned by SpaceX, support civilian and military internet networks in Ukraine.
- The disruptions limited the Ukrainian military’s ability to operate safely and respond to attacks, especially in Russia-controlled areas.
- President Zelenskyy said restrictions on the internet systems endangered Ukrainian defense efforts and lives.
- President Donald Trump denied U.S. involvement in causing the disruptions and said infrastructure was probably still functional.
- Ukrainian military officials were warned by U.S. counterparts about consequences for continuing long-range attacks on Russian oil refineries.
- The senators said some American diplomatic, military, and security personnel were affected, unable to reach shelters during Russian air raids due to the service issues.
- The investigation aims to find out if Pentagon or contractors’ actions led to limiting Starlink and Starshield services under U.S. Space Force administration.
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