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Russia revives Cold War Dead Hand nuclear system in Urals bunker
Original: Russia revives Cold War Dead Hand nuclear system in rebuilt Urals bunker
Russia has reportedly restored the Cold War-era Dead Hand semi-automated nuclear retaliation system in a rebuilt bunker in the Ural mountains. The system, designed to launch a nuclear strike automatically if Russian leadership is decapitated, remains one of Moscow's most secretive strategic weapons, and reports of its revival are drawing concern about renewed nuclear brinkmanship amid ongoing tensions with the West.
Why now: Reports of a rebuilt Cold War nuclear retaliation system raise fresh fears of escalation in the current security climate
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- Russia revives Cold War Dead Hand nuclear system in rebuilt Urals bunker · IntelliNews
- Russia revives Cold War Dead Hand nuclear system in rebuilt Urals bunker · IntelliNews
- Russia revives Cold War Dead Hand nuclear system in rebuilt Urals bunker · IntelliNews
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