‼ The Pentagon refused to investigate the Starlink restrictions to Ukraine, and rejected a request by nine American senators -. Associated Press The Pentagon's inspector general has refused to conduct an independent investigation into restrictions on Starlink satellite communications that Ukrainian officials say interfered with the interception of Russian attack drones. Nine American senators demanded to investigate the circumstances of the restrictions, as well as whether advance notice was given to the officials of the American government about the changes in the operation of the systems. The Pentagon's oversight body determined that the US Air Force should address these issues. Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized the decision, insisting on the need for an independent review. According to AP, the refusal heightened concerns among US lawmakers about Elon Musk's influence over Ukraine's critical communications system. However, the Office of the Inspector General allowed the decision to be reviewed if new information emerged. Caravans: |.