Commercial satellite supplying intel to Ukraine is cornered by four Russian spacecraft — US Space Force can only watch as Russia threatens 'quasi-civilian' targets

Four Russian satellites made fuel-intensive maneuvers to match the orbital plane of ICEYE-36, a commercial radar satellite used for intelligence.

A fifth Russian satellite is reportedly doing something similar, intensifying concerns about possible anti-satellite testing or shadowing.

ICEYE-36 supports reconnaissance for Ukraine and Western governments, making the close approaches strategically sensitive.

U.S. officials and analysts say the Space Force can mostly observe and inspect, underscoring the limits of response under current space law.