It is reported RIA Novosti.
“Recently, the Pentagon has repeatedly declared its intention to use outer space for military purposes. For this, a new branch of the military is being formed - space troops, which creates prerequisites for the militarization of outer space, ”he noted.
Gerasimov said that such actions could lead to a sharp exacerbation of the military-political situation. Russia in such conditions will be forced to "respond with mirror and asymmetric measures."
Earlier, the American leader Donald Trump signed a memorandum that provides for the creation of the US Space Forces.