Russia appears to be gearing up for another round of testing its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile—an experimental weapon President Vladimir Putin has described as “invincible” with “unlimited” range.
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Intel monitoring through August has revealed a military buildup on Novaya Zemlya, a remote Arctic archipelago. Satellite imagery and flight tracking show an unusual deployment of a Beriev A-50U radar aircraft to Rogachevo air base — suggesting preparations for missile testing. Experts note that the aircraft may be used to monitor test flights and coordinate ops.
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Supporting activity has also surged. Transport planes including An-72, An-26, and Il-76 have been spotted, along with two Su-35S fighters. At least eight helicopters are ferrying troops and equipment to Severny and Pankovo, the latter hosting the Burevestnik launch site. Specialized Il-976 SKIP aircraft tied to Rosatom, Russia’s nuclear agency, were also deployed (an aircraft designed to monitor nuclear missile trials...
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