The Russian army is bombarding Ukraine with obsolete missiles from its nuclear arsenal, removing their warheads. This conclusion was made by British intelligence, having studied photographs of downed shells.
/1
/1
Open source images show the wreckage of a destroyed AS-15 Kent (X-55) air-launched cruise missile designed in the 1980s to carry nuclear weapons. The warhead was probably replaced with ballast, intelligence officials say.
/2
/2
Most likely, Russian forces use such missiles as decoys to divert Ukrainian air defenses. Projectiles are dangerous even without nuclear warheads, since they can cause damage "due to their kinetic energy and unused fuel." However, /3
it will not be possible to achieve a reliable defeat of targets with their help, the British military adds.
In general, the fact that Russia has begun to dismantle its nuclear arsenal indicates the depletion of its stocks of long-range missiles, the report emphasizes. /4
In general, the fact that Russia has begun to dismantle its nuclear arsenal indicates the depletion of its stocks of long-range missiles, the report emphasizes. /4
• • •
Missing some Tweet in this thread? You can try to
force a refresh
