Putin launches new chilling weapon capable of pulverising enemy defences from space

Putin launches new chilling weapon capable of pulverising enemy defences from space

Alessandra Scotto di Santolo

Vladimir Putin's forces have developed a new warfare system that could destroy enemy electronic equipment from 36,000km above sea level. The terrifying space tech adds another powerful weapon to Moscow's arsenal with the war on Ukraine raging.

A source told Russia state-owned media RIA said: "This (orbit) is approximately 36,000 kilometres above sea level."

The source did not disclose details about the new system, but said "the power of its emitters at short range allows not only to suppress, but also to permanently disable enemy electronics".

Electronic warfare involves the impact on the enemy's electronic systems, including radar, communication systems and other means, using interference or electromagnetic radiation.

As a result, devices temporarily fail or stop working properly.

A particular version of electronic warfare is the so-called electronic defeat, when the systems of enemy objects are physically destroyed, for example, from overheating.

The Russian Armed Forces are equipped with various electronic warfare systems. Among them are such systems as "Krasukha", "Moscow", "Infauna", "Leer", "Triad" and others.

These devices are also used in the special military operation zone in Ukraine.

The news comes as Putin on Friday signed a bill allowing authorities to issue electronic notices to draftees and reservists amid the fighting in Ukraine, sparking fears of a new wave of mobilisation.