France Accuses Russia Of Trying To Spy On Its Military Communications Satellite

Florence Parly said the Athena-Fidus satellite (pictured), operated jointly by France and Italy, was approached 'a bit too closely' by Russia's Luch-Olymp

The Guardian: 'Act of espionage': France accuses Russia of trying to spy on satellite data

Defence minister says Russia’s Luch-Olymp craft got ‘so close’ to French military satellite last year

The French defence minister has accused Russia of attempting to intercept France’s satellite communications, calling it an act of espionage.

Florence Parly said Russia tried to intercept transmissions and spy on a satellite providing secure communications for the French military last year.

In a speech outlining France’s space policy and security issues, Parly said that the Athena-Fidus satellite, operated jointly by France and Italy, was approached “a bit too closely” by Russia’s Luch-Olymp craft, known for its advanced

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