Russia's Skyfall missile may leave a radioactive trail behind it
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Russia's Skyfall missile may leave a radioactive trail behind it
Russia’s mysterious Burevestnik cruise missile, known to NATO as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, has returned to the spotlight after new research suggested the weapon may leave a trail of radioactive material in its wake as it flies. The missile has been one of the most controversial weapons unveiled by Russian President Vladimir Putin since he first revealed it in 2018. Unlike conventional cruise missiles, which are limited by the amount of fuel they can carr…
For years, it was shrouded in secrecy and presented as one of Russia's most powerful weapons. Now, scientists at MIT claim to have deciphered the technology behind the Burevestnik missile, known in the West as "Skyfall." If their findings are accurate, the missile could pose a threat not only at the moment of impact but throughout its entire flight.
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