US senators demand probe into Ukraine Starlink speed restrictions

A bipartisan group of US senators has demanded an urgent investigation into reported disruptions to SpaceX's Starlink internet network in Ukraine, citing "grave concern" over speed restrictions that allegedly degraded battlefield operations. The letter was sent Thursday to the US Department of Defense inspector general. Ukraine reported that temporary speed limits imposed on Tuesday night disrupted drone guidance and defensive missions against Russian attacks. The restrictions capped connectivity at 100mph, causing faster weapons to lose network access, and raised alarms about intelligence-sharing failures that left US personnel unable to reach bunkers during air raids. The letter, led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, asks the inspector general to determine if the US defence department or its contractors caused the slowdown. The White House and Pentagon have not responded to suggestions of US involvement, while signatories include both Republican and Democratic senators.