Posted 2/15/2024, 7:58:22 PM
White House Confirms Russia Has Troubling Anti-Satellite Weapon, But Impact Unclear
- White House confirms Russia obtained "troubling" anti-satellite weapon capability, but says it's not currently operational
- Weapon cannot directly cause "physical destruction" on Earth, per NSC spokesperson John Kirby
- Republican Rep. Mike Turner called on Biden to declassify intel on this "national security threat"
- House Intelligence Chair Adam Smith questioned Turner's decision to publicly request declassification
- White House reviewing possible declassification, but concerned about risks of broad disclosure