Dutch satellite trackers said that the Russian military satellite “Cosmos 2612” carried out orbital maneuvers and reached within 136 meters of the US-registered ICEYE-X36 radar imaging satellite. It is expected to fly even closer on Monday, at a distance of about 48 meters. Dutch satellite tracking expert Marco Langbroek said that since September 30, the satellite has carried out a series of orbital change operations to match the ICEYE‑X36's orbit. Astronomer Jonathan McDowell said that this is the first known case where an active satellite in orbit approached another active satellite at close range in low-Earth orbit without permission. The Finnish company ICEYE has been providing radar images to Ukraine since 2022, and it is currently unclear whether this satellite will provide services to Ukraine. No signs of damage to the satellite have been detected at this stage, and Russia's intentions are still unclear.

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