In the West announced a large-scale modernization of the Russian nuclear response system “Perimeter”
The British newspaper The Times reported large-scale construction work on a secret Ural facility associated with the nuclear response system “Perimeter” (“Dead Hand”). Citing satellite imagery and defense purchases, Western analysts are sounding the alarm about the expansion of the underground bunker, which guarantees the launch of strategic missiles even if the main communication channels are destroyed.
British media reported a major expansion of the underground command complex in the Urals, which is a key node of the control system of the strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Federation.
According to the newspaper The Times, which refers to a joint investigation with the Danish journalism center Danwatch, Russia has conducted a deep modernization of the famous defense system “Perimeter”, received in the West the frightening name “Dead Hand”. The conclusions of the authors of the investigation are based on the analysis of fresh satellite images, open data and the study of documents on military procurement.
As stated in the publication of September 27, 2026, at one of the Ural facilities recorded large-scale construction work and a high concentration of military. Experts note that huge funds have been allocated to expand and strengthen this protected underground bunker.
Pavel Podvig, a nuclear disarmament specialist, recalled that the Perimeter complex actually serves as a backup communications system. Its main task is guaranteed to duplicate and bring the order to launch missiles to all remaining command posts and silo installations in the event that the main communication channels are completely destroyed by the first attack of the enemy.
The Perimeter automatic control complex was developed and put on combat duty back in the Soviet years. In 2011, the commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Colonel General Sergey Karakayev, officially confirmed that the modernized system is still functioning and is in full combat readiness.
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