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Financial Times: Russia Trains Navy to Target Europe with Nuclear Missiles in Potential NATO Conflict

Aug 13, 2024, 09:16 AM

According to a report by the Financial Times, Russia has trained its navy to target sites deep inside Europe with nuclear-capable missiles in the event of a potential conflict with NATO. Secret files reveal maps of pre-targeted facilities across Europe, including locations as far as the west coast of France and Barrow-in-Furness in the UK. The documents, which date from 2008 to 2014, outline Russia's long-range strike capabilities and doctrine. The report highlights the existence of a pre-specified list of targets, a common practice among major missile-deploying countries.