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Russia's Dead Hand: the system built to strike back

A 1:31 reel by The Theorist, a creator on Qrio

Dead Hand is a Soviet-era system meant to launch a nuclear response even if Russia's leadership is wiped out. How it is said to work.

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Do you know what's Russian dead hand? It is as terrifying as it sounds. It is an automotive nuclear retaliatory system that makes sure that even if the enemy strikes first, a nuclear strike and destroys entire Russian military, military command systems, communication lines, even if that happens, Russia will be able to strike back twice as hard. And you know where does Russia plans this? The underground bunker system in the Ural Mountains. Where exactly are they? You can see this is the top view of the globe. This is the Arctic Ocean. Moving downwards, the point of Russia that touches the Europe almost is to get completely attached Ural Mountains to the start with the Arctic melting. Russia is going to be back on the map as one of the most powerful countries in the world. Look at the route that is opening up for Russia. From bearing straight right down towards the barren sea this is the northern sea route. If you look up a little, you can see this portion. This area is called the Kola Peninsula. Russia here lands their nuclear icebreaker fleets. It's the only country in the world that has eight of these ships. You only have four. Like do you get the panic? Because I do. Russia is the biggest arm supplier. We have more purchases coming up of the S-400s. On top of that, the Pramos missile. We have signed deal of work. You piece 4,000 crores with multiple countries exporting the system. Rosadom has signed a deal with India allowing shipments and cargo from this NSR route. Whatever happens next, we'll all keep a track on. Follow the theorist for more such updates.

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