Russia has obtained a troubling emerging anti-satellite weapon, White House says

US officials are analysing the information they have on the emerging technology and have consulted with allies and partners on the matter

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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.

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said US intelligence officials have information that Russia has obtained the capability but that such a weapon is not currently operational.