Ukraine Tests Space-Interceptor Weapons to Stop Russia’s Oreshnik Missiles

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   Ukraine Tests Space-Interceptors Against Oreshnik Missiles

   Ukraine is testing new exo-atmospheric interception systems designed to neutralize Russian Oreshnik missiles in near space. This military advancement coincides with broader national initiatives to establish domestic Space Forces equipped with missile warning capabilities, secure satellite links, and offensive capabilities meant to target enemy assets. And Ukraine is developing its own independent 100-satellite network, which includes the Obria communications project, to secure vital battlefield communications without reliance on foreign kill switches as Russia builds its own Starlink alternatives to guide drones.

   Why it matters

   The expansion of military operations into space highlights how orbital infrastructure has become critical to the balance of the ongoing war. Developing domestic satellite networks and interception weapons addresses vulnerabilities associated with reliance on commercial foreign systems. Meanwhile, legislative efforts to officially establish Ukraine's Space Forces continue to advance despite initial roadblocks in parliamentary voting.

   What is confirmed

   • Ukraine is testing new exo-atmospheric interception systems to counter Russia's Oreshnik missile, aiming to intercept threats in near space.
   • Ukraine is building its own 100-satellite network with no foreign kill switch.
   • Russia is building its own Starlink to guide drones like Shaheds, prompting a Ukrainian response with Space Forces meant to knock those satellites out.
   • A Ukrainian communications satellite is now in space as part of the Obria project.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A Ukrainian lawmaker is vowing to advance the Space Forces bill after a vote was blocked.

   What to watch next

   • Formal parliamentary passage of the blocked Space Forces bill
   • Further deployment and testing results of the exo-atmospheric interception systems
   • Progress updates on the 100-satellite domestic network and Obria project
   Sources used for this update (11)

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   2. The Guardian — Ukraine’s new frontier: how space has become critical to balance of the war
   3. UNITED24 Media — Ukraine Is Building Its Own 100-Satellite Network With No Foreign Kill Switch
   4. Kyiv Post — Ukraine Moves Toward Space Forces With Missile Warning and Secure Satellite Links
   5. mezha.net — Ukrainian lawmaker vows to advance Space Forces bill after vote is blocked
   6. UNITED24 Media — Ukraine Tests Space-Interceptor Weapons to Stop Russia’s Oreshnik Missiles
   7. Українська правда — Ukrainian communications satellite is now in space – first details of the Obria project
   8. Euromaidan Press — Russia is building its own Starlink to guide drones like Shaheds. Ukraine answers with new Space Forces meant to knock those satellites out
   9. The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspaper — FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian servicemen set up Starlink satellite internet system near the frontline town of Pokrovsk
   10. IntelliNews — Ukraine's Himera needs 100 satellites for a home-grown Starlink alternative
   11. united24media.com — Ukraine Tests Space-Interceptor Weapons to Stop Russia’s Oreshnik Missiles — UNITED24 Media
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