Senators order Musk to preserve Ukraine Starlink records

Democratic U.S. senators have ordered Elon Musk to preserve all records related to SpaceX's restrictions on Ukraine's use of Starlink and Starshield satellite services, citing national-security concerns over unexplained disruptions. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Chris Coons sent a letter demanding written confirmation by November 30 that preservation measures are in place, seeking records since September 1, including communications between Musk, SpaceX executives, the White House, and the Pentagon. Ukrainian forces rely on Starshield for frontline communications and drone operations. Ukrainian officials complained in mid-October that service was restricted without warning, limiting strike missions and interceptor drones. Reuters reported the order came from the White House, though Secretary of State Marco Rubio disputed this. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on November 12 that disruptions had recurred.