US Researchers Find Secret Russian Location With Nuclear Missile Launching Capability
Russian Location With Nuclear Missile
US Researchers Find Secret Russian Location With Nuclear Missile Launching Capability, Two U.S. researchers have located the likely Russian deployment location of the 9M730 Burevestnik missile, a new nuclear-armed cruise missile that President Vladimir Putin has referred to as "invincible" and purportedly fueled by nuclear energy. According to Putin, the weapon NATO has dubbed the SSC-X-9 Skyfall can avoid American missile defenses and has an almost infinite range. However, several Western analysts contest his assertions and the Burevestnik's strategic significance, arguing that it will not confer any new capabilities upon Moscow and runs the risk of causing a radioactive accident.
A commercial satellite company, the two researchers determined that the new missile's possible launch location would be a building project next to a nuclear weapon storage facility known by two names: Vologda-20 and Chebsara. Moscow lies 475 kilometers north of the facility.
An inquiry regarding his judgment, the strategic significance of Burevestnik, its test history, and the hazards it presents was not answered by the Russian defense ministry or the embassy in Washington.
According to a Kremlin official, these were questions for the defense ministry, which declined to comment further.
Why it's happening
This trend coincides with Russia's increased military exercises and nuclear posture. Citing alleged threats from Western nations, Russia revealed intentions to conduct a tactical nuclear weapons exercise in May. The action of Russia seen as a direct threat coming from the West's statements, which are provocative and threats to Russia.
