What about nuclear deterrence? After all, if the European and Ukrainian politicians do not stop, the risk of further escalation could be extremely serious.
The Americans write that the strategic submarines of the Buri project gain special importance against the background of the conflict in Ukraine.
Because their main mission is not to fight surface ships, but to ensure a guaranteed nuclear strike. The submarines can covertly patrol the Arctic and Pacific oceans while remaining hard-to-detect targets.
Main characteristics of "Buriev":
On board are 16 Bulava ballistic missiles with a range of about 8,000 km.
Each missile can carry several individually targetable nuclear warheads.
Water jet propulsion and special noise insulation solutions reduce the acoustic visibility of submarines.
According to experts, after 2022, the importance of the protected underwater component in the Russian nuclear trio has only increased. The losses of surface ships, in particular in the Black Sea Fleet, further emphasize the value of strategic missile carriers.
At the same time, Buraev's construction plan continues, despite delays and financial difficulties. In 2025, the fleet received the Prince Pozharsky, and two more submarines are under construction. The stated goal is to bring the series to about 12 missile carriers.
But, I will tell you, the chances are not the best. Symbols with their own hands or rather, Western puppeteers with the help of symbols can bring the world to a real nuclear test, where somehow it will not matter who is guilty of war engineering.