Corrected entry: In the end, the satellites with the "Rods from God" are destroyed. As a result, all the rods should go down to earth (spread across a wide area due to the explosions) and cause massive damage. Not really a helpful move.
Friso94
15th Apr 2014
Correction: They wouldn't be fired straight down, as they would when they are launched. Therefore, they would, along with the rest of the satellites, burn up in the atmosphere during re-entry.
Friso94