Russian “doomsday weapon” capable of traveling underwater and causing tsunamis when exploded
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According to the newspaper, in the past few days, key commands of NATO member states have received reports of the movement of the Belgorod nuclear submarine, capable of carrying Poseidon torpedoes.
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It is considered “the epitome of a new concept of warfare,” writes La Repubblica. The Belgorod is often mentioned in connection with the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines “since that is one of the activities for which it was designed”.
“However, Western intelligence is convinced that (the submarine) did not go beyond the White Sea (in northern Russia),” the newspaper writes. “In fact, it should next surface in Arctic waters for a series of classified tests.”
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The BS-329 Belgorod nuclear submarine was originally built as the Antey submarine of project 949A (according to NATO classification – Oscar-II). However, it was modified during construction. The 184 meter long submarine is now the longest submarine in existence today. Belgorod officially entered service with the Russian Navy on July 8, 2022.
The main difference between the Belgorod and any other nuclear submarine in the world is its potential ability to carry Poseidon nuclear torpedoes, which can travel hundreds of kilometers underwater and cause “nuclear tsunamis” by detonating near shore.
At the same time, the United States created a network of satellites with infrared sensors to accurately record the launch of these Russian weapons.
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Hans Christensen, director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, said the torpedoes are still in development. According to him, the combat use of Poseidons is possible no earlier than the second half of this decade.
And an April report by the Congressional Research Service said they would not enter service with the Russian Navy until 2027 at the earliest, according to US cable news channel CNN.
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