Russian military satellite closes to within hundreds of meters of Western satellite supporting Ukraine

A Russian military satellite has maneuvered to within a few hundred meters of a Western satellite used by Ukrainian forces, according to measurements by TU Delft's Marco Langbroek. This close approach could signal preparation for a first anti-satellite attack, though it may also be a routine inspection or intimidation tactic. The incident escalates space-based tensions amid the Ukraine conflict and raises concerns about the safety and security of critical satellite assets.