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Russia's 'Dead Hand': Secret Nuclear Facility Near the Urals
Original: Russia’s “Dead Hand”: What Is Known About the Secret Nuclear Facility Near the Urals
Reports describe Russia's 'Dead Hand' system and a secret nuclear facility in the Urals region. The semi-automatic command system, designed to launch nuclear retaliatory strikes if Russian leadership is decapitated, remains largely shrouded in secrecy. Coverage outlines what is publicly known about the site and the Cold War-era concept behind it, drawing renewed attention amid ongoing tensions over Russia's nuclear posture.
Why now: Renewed concern over Russia's nuclear weapons infrastructure amid the war in Ukraine.
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