Vier Republikanische Senatoren schließen sich dem Brief an, der einen Inspektor des Pentagons fordert, die Ausfallsergebnisse von Starlink in der Ukraine zu untersuchen.

A recent dispute between the United States and Ukraine has not disrupted the supply of U.S. weapons to Ukraine, according to a European official speaking to Semafor. Despite tensions involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Donald Trump, the Pentagon has assured NATO members that a U.S. procurement program sending weapons to Ukraine through NATO continues without interruption. European officials remain concerned about potential lapses in arms supplies, as reported by CNN, citing concerns that Trump might have considered halting arms shipments and intelligence sharing. Earlier this week, a slowdown in Starlink services, crucial for Ukrainian military operations, occurred due to a White House directive, according to Reuters. Zelenskyy's decision to resume strikes on Russian refineries could further complicate relations with the U.S. However, U.S. lawmakers continue to show bipartisan support for Ukraine's defense efforts. In response to the disruption of Starlink services, four Republican senators joined a bipartisan effort to demand an investigation into the incident. They addressed their concerns to the Pentagon's inspector general, asking whether senior Defense officials were involved in the disruption of intelligence-sharing and high-speed Starlink data essential for intercepting Russian drones. The senators expressed deep concern over the impact of the disruption on both Ukrainian and American personnel. Reports indicated that restrictions on data flowing through SpaceX's Starlink terminals affected the communications network supporting Ukraine's unmanned aerial vehicles and aircraft. These restrictions reportedly hindered Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian drone and missile attacks on civilian infrastructure. The senators highlighted that some American personnel faced serious challenges in reaching safety during Russian air raids due to these disruptions. They questioned whether the issues were linked to changes in U.S. government policy. Ukrainian officials attributed the disruptions to decisions made in Washington. Starshield, the military version of Starlink, is operated by the U.S. government, according to Elon Musk, who stated that any limitations on speed or usage are determined by the U.S. military and ultimately the president. The bipartisan group of senators urged an immediate investigation into the incidents, emphasizing the potentially deadly consequences of such disruptions. They called for clarity on whether any restrictions on Ukraine's access to critical communication and intelligence-sharing capabilities were implemented by U.S. government policies.