RUSSIA is set to launch nuclear weapons into space in a “grave” threat to the world’s security, says US intelligence.
The US described the shocking move as a “serious security threat” and Joe Biden is thought to be on high alert.
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Fears have started to grow that the Russian weapons system could be used to target Western satellites in space.
These could potentially knock out communication networks and military targeting systems.
The nukes aren’t thought to be getting used against Russian enemies on the ground if they are sent to space, however.
US president Joe Biden is thought to be tracking the horror threat although it hasn’t been described as “immediate” yet, according to White House sources.
But officials did call the threat “serious” and haven’t announced it publicly so far to contain a potential mass panic.
Dr Malcolm Davis, a senior analyst at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, told The Telegraph: “If Russia has, in fact, deployed, nuclear weapons in orbit, that would be a deliberate and direct violation of the 1967 outer space treaty by Moscow.
“The outer space treaty is a cornerstone of space stability, and this would be a grave setback for international arms control.”
Republican Mike Turner, the head of the House intelligence committee, revealed the worrying idea of Russia‘s plan in a statement to the public.
He called on Biden to share the concern publicly.
The intelligence had to do with Moscow wanting to put a nuclear weapon in space, sources told ABC News.
The sources also described the intelligence as “very concerning and very sensitive”.
The White House‘s national security adviser Jake Sullivan said at a press briefing this week: “Americans understand that there are a range of threats and challenges in the world that we are dealing with every single day.
“I am confident that President Biden, in the decisions that he is taking, is going to ensure the security of the American people.”
Multiple members of US Congress described the issue – that they didn’t name as Russian nukes in space – as serious.
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters: “We are going to work together to address this matter, as we do all sensitive matters that are classified.
“But we just want to assure everyone steady hands are at the wheel.”
Rep. Jim Himes, a Connecticut Democrat and the ranking member on the House Intelligence Committee, called the fears “significant” but “not a cause for panic.”
“As to whether more can be declassified about this issue, that is a worthwhile discussion but it is not a discussion to be had in public,” Himes continued.
Just last year, Vladimir Putin was thought to be readying a deadly 20,000mph “meteorite” hypersonic missile for combat.
The nuclear-capable weapon can be fired outside the Earth‘s atmosphere before striking anywhere in the world in less than 30 minutes.
It is believed to be the only weapon of its kind in the world and Putin has warned the West possesses no means to stop it.
Russian defence authorities believe it will “increase the combat capabilities of Russia’s strategic nuclear forces”.
Putin said in 2018 as it was being developed: “It goes at a goal like a meteorite, like a burning ball, like a fireball.”
Global fears over the use of nuclear weapons have increased in recent months as multiple wars have broken out across the globe.
The Ukraine War in particular has sparked huge worries after Vladimir Putin’s top stooge warned the West they will be faced with “the end of everything” if it dares to threaten Russia.
Ex-president Dmitry Medvedev claimed Nato and European leaders including Rishi Sunak would be to blame for the nuclear “apocalypse”.
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