The United States has accused Russia of testing anti -satellite weapons in space

In mid -July, Russia conducted tests of anti -satellite weapons in the earth's orbit, according to the website of the US space command.

According to the agency, on July 15, Russia brought a new object into orbit, which separated from the satellite of Cosmos-2543. What the tests were - is not specified. However, it is known that they did not lead to destruction. It is also noted that these tests are not similar to testing a companion-inspector.

For several years, the United States has been accusing Russia of space weapons tests. In June, it was reported that the US Department of Defense developed a defense strategy in space, which was prepared in response to a “threat from Russia and China”.