Russia's vast nuclear modernization exposed in 'unprecedented' leak
undefined 30, 2025

Over 2 million leaked documents reveal Russia’s expansion and modernization of its nuclear weapons bases near Yasny, home to Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles. The files show rebuilt facilities with new barracks, tunnels, security systems, and power grids. Experts say the leaks offer rare insight into Russia’s nuclear capabilities amid ongoing threats and a lower nuclear use threshold. Despite tighter controls, sensitive plans were still publicly shared as recently as mid-2024. Russia’s Defense Ministry has not commented.
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