The White House, through statements made by National Security Council's John Kirby, confirmed that Russia is developing an anti-satellite capability, posing a national security threat. Kirby emphasized that this capability is still in development and not an active or immediate threat to safety. The U.S. is currently analyzing the available information to assess its ability to defend against this potential threat, taking it "very very seriously." This development has been described as 'troubling' but it was also noted that the weapon is not designed to cause physical destruction on Earth.
Russia has obtained a ‘troubling’ emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says. https://t.co/TzGEJq9Ydn https://t.co/QjHpn9PJjf
The White House confirmed reports that Russia is pursuing an “anti-satellite capability” that poses a serious national security concern but is not an immediate threat to Americans' safety https://t.co/O46qJ1ftir
White House confirms Russia developing 'anti-satellite capability' https://t.co/mt9L9pvdGv
Russia has obtained a ‘troubling’ emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says https://t.co/s47bfLgIXe
The White House publicly confirmed on Thursday that Russia has obtained a “troubling” emerging anti-satellite weapon but said it cannot directly cause “physical destruction” on Earth. https://t.co/FQaFQw8aZz
White House Confirms Russia Obtained ‘Troubling’ Anti-Satellite Capability https://t.co/DIRukkfsCl https://t.co/rFeyWHfGI9
KIRBY: The National Security Threat "is related to an anti-satellite capability that Russia is developing." "We are not talking about a weapon that could be used to attack human beings or cause physical destruction." https://t.co/9DELLJN9BX
BREAKING: Russia has obtained a 'troubling' emerging anti-satellite weapon, the White House says https://t.co/4MLLRtHBCk
John Kirby on whether the US has the capability to defend against the Russian anti-satellite system: "We are still analyzing the information that's available to that ... We're taking this potential threat very very seriously." https://t.co/c6bKu1Uomd
Does the U.S. have the capability to defend against the anti-satellite system Russia is developing (the "national security threat" that's been the topic of conversation this week)? KIRBY: "This is still a capability they're developing. We're still analyzing the information… https://t.co/ropSu90l7q
Does the U.S. have the capability to defend against the Russian anti-Satellite system they're developing (the "national security threat" that's been the topic of conversation this week)? KIRBY: "This is still a capability they're developing. We're still analyzing the… https://t.co/wOE9LnXKR4
US confirms "serious" security threat is "related to an anti-satellite capability that Russia is developing" per White House National Security Council's Kirby. "Not an active capability. There is no immediate threat to anyone's safety" https://t.co/Rx1mYtCgyr via @jseldin
HAPPENING NOW: White House on national security threat: “I can confirm that it is related to an anti-satellite capability that Russia is developing." — Kirby https://t.co/EgvZPSswAM
John Kirby, to reporters at the White House, about the national security threat: "I can confirm that it is related to an anti-satellite capability that Russia is developing."