Pentagon inspector general won't investigate Starlink disruptions in Ukraine

The Pentagon's inspector general has declined to investigate disruptions to Starlink service in Ukraine. ABC News reports the watchdog told lawmakers the issue was a contractual matter.

Ars Technica reports the request came from both Democratic and Republican senators. It describes the issue as a slowdown affecting Starlink and Starshield.

The reports do not say which senators made the request. They also do not give the cause or extent of the disruptions, or detail the inspector general's reasoning beyond the contract explanation.