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Russia's Spy Satellites Target Europe, NATO Demands Action

2/4/2026

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Russian spy spacecraft Luch-1 and Luch-2 manipulate trajectories of European satellites.
European officials say they have intercepted communications from at least a dozen satellites since 2022.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned that satellite attacks could paralyze nations.
Major General Paul Tedman said UK military satellites are targeted weekly.
NATO's Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone called for a more aggressive approach to deter Russian hybrid warfare.

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Russian spy spacecraft Luch-1 and Luch-2 manipulate trajectories of European satellites.
European officials say they have intercepted communications from at least a dozen satellites since 2022.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius warned that satellite attacks could paralyze nations.
Major General Paul Tedman said UK military satellites are targeted weekly.
NATO's Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone called for a more aggressive approach to deter Russian hybrid warfare.