Russia Is Using Space Power In Its Attack on Syria

Less visible but no less impressive has been Russia’s mobilization in Earth’s orbit. Moscow claimed it has positioned 10 satellites—representing more than 10 percent of the Russia’s space arsenal—over Syria to map terrain, spot targets and gather other intelligence and relay radio signals between far-flung ground, air and sea forces.

Loathe to miss out on opportunity to celebrate its own military exploits, the Kremlin began detailing its space deployment in mid-November, first in official statements and subsequently through state-owned media outlets.