Russia operationalized expanded Perimeter nuclear retaliation system in the Urals.
Russian authorities have reactivated the Perimeter nuclear retaliation system, known as "Dead Hand," in an underground complex in the Urals. The system is designed to launch a retaliatory strike automatically if command and control are disrupted. Western investigations confirm the expansion and operational status of the system.
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- 27 Sep 2026 · 12:30 UTC
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- 27 Sep 2026 · 12:30 UTC
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