'Space nukes' warning over Russia's plan to target satellites

'Space nukes' warning over Russia's plan to target satellitesA US official claimed that the Kremlin could unleash mayhem on the world and possibly detonate a nuke in space that could impact phones, internet and even air travelCommentsNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj19:54, 16 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesVladimir Putin could 'put nukes in space', says one expert(Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to put nukes in space to spread chaos across the globe, a US space chief has warned.‌The head of US Space Command, General Stephen Whiting, warned that America was "very concerned" about the Kremlin's apparent plans to become a threat in space.‌He revealed that Russia was considering launching a "nuclear anti-satellite weapon" into orbit that could have a catastrophic impact on the Earth.‌The use of a nuclear weapon at low orbit could destroy thousands of satellites, which could plunge air travel, GPS services and communications into chaos. Putin's terrifying plot could amount to a "space Pearl Harbor".View 3 ImagesA US space chief said Putin could unleash a 'space Pearl Harbor'(Image: Getty Images)READ MORE: Britain 'likely' to face Russian attack following Kremlin warningREAD MORE: Robot wars come to Ukraine as unmanned vehicles take enemy position for first timeA nuclear bomb going off between 300 and 1,200 miles above earth could ruin as much as 80% of the satellites in space. While an act like this would be a major setback for the military it could also plunge normal life into mayhem.‌The space chief, speaking to The Times, said: "Russia remains a sophisticated space power and they continue to invest in counter-space weapons."They are thinking about placing in orbit a nuclear anti-satellite weapon that would hold at risk everyone’s satellites in low Earth orbit, and that would be an outcome that we just couldn't tolerate."View 3 ImagesHead of US...