A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2612, is closely chasing the Finnish-founded commercial radar reconnaissance satellite ICEYE-X36, which supports Ukraine's tactical warfare by providing radar imagery regardless of weather or lighting conditions. The two satellites are reported to be within 48 meters apart on a trajectory expected by Monday, with previous proximity already at 1-2 km. Experts suggest this close approach could be a form of intimidation or a precursor to interference or attack on the ICEYE satellite. No collision or physical disruption has been confirmed yet, and function status is known only by the satellite's users. This close approach poses a direct threat to Ukraine's military intelligence capabilities that depend on commercial space assets. The scenario reflects rising tensions in space operations tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The satellite tracking data and analysis comes from open-source intelligence experts, including Dr. Marco Langbroek.

A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2612, is closely chasing the Finnish-founded commercial radar reconnaissance satellite ICEYE-X36, which supports Ukraine's tactical warfare by providing radar imagery regardless of weather or lighting conditions. The two satellites are reported to be within 48 meters apart on a trajectory expected by Monday, with previous proximity already at 1-2 km. Experts suggest this close approach could be a form of intimidation or a precursor to interference or attack on the ICEYE satellite. No collision or physical disruption has been confirmed yet, and function status is known only by the satellite's users. This close approach poses a direct threat to Ukraine's military intelligence capabilities that depend on commercial space assets. The scenario reflects rising tensions in space operations tied to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The satellite tracking data and analysis comes from open-source intelligence experts, including Dr. Marco Langbroek.