Inside cold war missile silo of Ukraine: The legacy of nuclear deterrence and global tensions
Dec 24, 2024 #Ukraine #GlobalSecurity #SovietUnion
A decommissioned Soviet missile silo in Ukraine reveals Cold War-era nuclear deterrence stra
Dec 24, 2024 #Ukraine #GlobalSecurity #SovietUnion
A decommissioned Soviet missile silo in Ukraine reveals Cold War-era nuclear deterrence strategies. Its command post, shielded from all but direct nuclear hits, controlled a network of silos, each with missiles capable of devastating power. Former commander Victor Ksenzov, now a guide, explained the dual-key system used to launch missiles. Each missile carried multiple warheads with destructive power exceeding the Hiroshima bomb. Reflecting on the weight of their duties, Ksenzov noted strict adherence to orders. The Cold War's near-misses highlight the ongoing global risk of nuclear conflict as weapons proliferate in Russia, the US, and China.
Al Jazeera’s Alex Gatopoulos reports from southern Ukraine.
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