Russia claims successful test of nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

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Source: The Guardian
Russia claims successful test of nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile
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Russia claims to have successfully tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, dubbed 'flying Chernobyl' due to its radioactive exhaust potential, amid ongoing tensions and Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow. The test, which involved a missile traveling 14,000 km over 15 hours, raises concerns about nuclear escalation, while sanctions and geopolitical tensions continue to impact Russia's economy and relations with the US.

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