US believes Russia developing space-based nuclear weapon, says source


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  • Wednesday, 21 Feb 2024

(Reuters) - The United States believes Russia is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon whose detonation could disrupt everything from military communications to phone-based ride services, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.

The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said it was his understanding the system would involve a nuclear explosive device placed into orbit.

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