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Russia modernizes secret 'Perimeter' nuclear complex in Urals
Original: Russia has modernized the secret "Perimeter" nuclear complex in the Urals
Russia has reportedly carried out a modernization of its secret "Perimeter" nuclear command complex in the Urals. The system, often described as a Cold War-era "dead hand" mechanism, is designed to guarantee a retaliatory nuclear strike even if Russian leadership is decapitated. The report has drawn attention amid heightened tensions over nuclear threats linked to the war in Ukraine.
Why now: Growing nuclear rhetoric around the war in Ukraine makes any upgrade to Russia's retaliatory command system alarming
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