Could Russia destroy the world with nuclear weapons in space?

since the Russian invasion began ukraine Every day there are pictures of ammunition collapse in enemy territory, where thousands of people have already been killed. civilian,

Many then wonder whether Russian government Would be capable of using nuclear weapons, but would he have correctly calculated its magnitude and its consequences? Now why does Russia want this nuclear weapons in space,

Treaty of United Nations On Outer Space it is clear that “States parties to the Treaty undertake to no place No objects are being moved into orbit around the Earth nuclear weapon Nor any other type of weapons of mass destruction.

In addition, they also undertake “not to place such weapons on celestial bodies and not to place such weapons on celestial bodies outer space Not any other way.”

An anti-satellite technology that Russia is developing

On 15th February, John CribbyWhite House National Security Council spokesperson assures “serious threat” from “one technology” anti satellite That Russia is developing.

Similarly, for confident In a definitive way to the population, Kirby affirmed that “there is no Threat urgently for Security to nobody”.

“We are not talking about a weapon that can be used attack For humans or for reason Destruction Physics here on Earth. “We are closely monitoring this Russian activity and we continue to take it very seriously,” he said.

spencer a warrenPostdoctoral Fellow in Technology and International Security, in an article published in ‘The Conversation’ says that “Recent revelations about space weapon

The Russians fear that the country may decide to deploy nuclear weapon At some point in space. “Some people have tried it before.”

“This could start a new arms race”

“To place weapons in space targets of attack On Earth it may have defensive or offensive motivations. Can ensure weapons can evade anti-missile defenses deterrencenuclear, It is a defensive strategy designed to deter aggression against State It’s put them in space,” Warren says.

Regarding its shortcomings he highlighted that “a explosion Will harm any satellite within range of radiation Gamma, which includes the attacking country, its allies and neutral countries.

Questioned whether this situation will give rise to a new situation? arms racesays that in fact “the placement of nuclear weapons in space could trigger a new arms race”.

“Since one Target of space weapon To destroy the opponent’s space weapons, usa

Russia can respond with its own weapons. Russia It can then counter-attack with new weapons to maintain its lead. Others, like ChinaThey may react to US weapons, provoking a reaction Indiasecond after that Pakistan“, he gives as an example.

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