Pentagon inspector general declines to investigate Starlink disruptions in Ukraine
Summary
The Pentagon inspector general declined to investigate recent Starlink and Starshield disruptions in Ukraine, saying the matter concerns the military’s contract with SpaceX. The office said the Air Force and Space Force are better placed to address it, while a senator who requested the inquiry called for an independent review.Key Facts
- Inspector General Platte Moring told lawmakers that his office would not investigate the disruptions.
- The inspector general’s office said the reported interruptions were a contractual matter.
- The Air Force and Space Force oversee the U.S. military’s contract with SpaceX for Starlink.
- The disruptions drew criticism as Ukraine faced Russian attacks.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said limits on the satellite networks were imposed by the U.S. government.
- U.S. and Ukrainian officials later said the services had returned to normal conditions.
- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said the decision not to investigate was concerning and urged the inspector general to conduct a full review.
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