The Russian counter-space weapon launched on May 16 was deployed into the same orbit as a US government satellite, Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Pat Ryder told a press briefing.
Russia has reportedly launched a space weapon and placed it in the same orbit as a US government satellite, according to the Pentagon. The Russian satellite, launched on May 16, is believed to be capable of attacking other satellites in low Earth orbit. Pentagon spokesman Air Force Major General Pat Ryder emphasized the US s readiness to protect its interests in space. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment, asserting that Russia acts in accordance with international law.