Russia's 'simulated' nuclear missile strikes & Il-80 Doomsday plane

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<p>In a bizarre move amid the war in Ukraine, Russian state TV showed a horrifying simulated nuclear strike on Europe.</p>

<p>It reportedly said there would be "no survivors". The show claimed nuclear strikes could take place in Berlin, Paris and London in a matter of minutes.</p>

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<p>The programme reportedly appeared on Russia's popular Channel One's 60 Minutes. President Putin had put his nuclear forces on alert just days after announcing the "special military operation" on February 24.</p>

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<p>President Putin recently declared&nbsp;that Russia had successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile while adding that&nbsp;it will make enemies "think twice."</p>

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<p>Putin asserted that the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is a "truly unique weapon" even as the Russian defence ministry said, "Sarmat is the most powerful missile with the longest range of destruction of targets in the world." It can evade anti-missile defence systems and has multiple warheads.</p>

<p>The Sarmat is reportedly Russia's next-generation &nbsp;"invincible" weapon. Russia also has the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles.</p>

<p>Russia has already used the Kinzhal hypersonic missile against Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)</p>

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Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. In a bizarre move amid the war in Ukraine, Russian state TV showed a horrifying simulated nuclear strike on Europe. It reportedly said there would be "no survivors". The show claimed nuclear strikes could take place in Berlin, Paris and London in a matter of minutes. Also Read in Pics: Phoenix Ghost | Key features: US sends secretive, new suicide drone to Ukraine The programme reportedly appeared on Russia's popular Channel One's 60 Minutes. President Putin had put his nuclear forces on alert just days after announcing the "special military operation" on February 24. Russian TV keeps threatening nuclear strikes against Western nations, desperately trying to deter them from continuing to help Ukraine. On a side note, this is the first state TV host who doesn't seem to be eager to die for the Motherland, arguing with a trigger-happy lawmaker. pic.twitter.com/PBvBP5V1lk — Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) April 28, 2022 × President Putin recently declared that Russia had successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile while adding that it will make enemies "think twice." Watch: Angelina Jolie visits Ukraine's Lviv, meets children & displaced families Putin asserted that the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is a "truly unique weapon" even as the Russian defence ministry said, "Sarmat is the most powerful missile with the longest range of destruction of targets in the world." It can evade anti-missile defence systems and has multiple warheads. The Sarmat is reportedly Russia's next-generation "invincible" weapon. Russia also has the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles. Russia has already used the Kinzhal hypersonic missile against Ukraine. (With inputs from Agencies) Watch WION LIVE here

In bizarre show, Russian TV simulates nuclear strike on Europe

<p>Amid the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Putin's regime could use nuclear weapons as the war drags on.</p>

<p>"They could do it, I mean they can," Zelensky told a US television network, adding that "all of the world" should be worried.</p>

<p>President Putin had put his nuclear forces on alert just days after launching the attack on February 24 against Ukraine. The Russian president called it a "special military operation" while launching the invasion against Ukraine.</p>

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<p>"Chemical weapons, they should do it, they could do it, for them the life of the people, nothing, that's why," Ukraine's president told the television channel.</p>

<p>CIA director William Burns added that US President Biden is "deeply concerned about avoiding a third world war, about avoiding a threshold in which nuclear conflict becomes possible."</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia threatens&nbsp;more attacks against&nbsp;Kyiv</strong></p>

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<p>Meanwhile, reports said Russia's missile cruiser sank in the Black Sea as Ukraine claimed it was due to a missile strike by its forces.</p>

<p>However, the Russian defence ministry said the sinking was due to an explosion of ammunition in the warship due to which the ship lost its balance.</p>

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<p>However, Ukraine said it had hit the ship with its Neptune cruise missile. US officials were however unable to verify the claims. The ship was reportedly instrumental in the blockade of Mariupol where Russian forces have carried out bombardment for weeks.</p>

<p>Amid the fighting. Russia threatened to escalate its fight against Ukraine by targeting Kyiv in retaliation for any strikes on Russian soil.</p>

<p>(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp;</p>


Amid the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Putin's regime could use nuclear weapons as the war drags on. "They could do it, I mean they can," Zelensky told a US television network, adding that "all of the world" should be worried.

Amid the war with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Putin's regime could use nuclear weapons as the war drags on. "They could do it, I mean they can," Zelensky told a US television network, adding that "all of the world" should be worried. President Putin had put his nuclear forces on alert just days after launching the attack on February 24 against Ukraine. The Russian president called it a "special military operation" while launching the invasion against Ukraine. Also Read in Pics: How Harpoon anti-ship missiles in Ukraine's arsenal can disbalance Russia "Chemical weapons, they should do it, they could do it, for them the life of the people, nothing, that's why," Ukraine's president told the television channel. CIA director William Burns added that US President Biden is "deeply concerned about avoiding a third world war, about avoiding a threshold in which nuclear conflict becomes possible." Watch: Russia threatens more attacks against Kyiv Meanwhile, reports said Russia's missile cruiser sank in the Black Sea as Ukraine claimed it was due to a missile strike by its forces. However, the Russian defence ministry said the sinking was due to an explosion of ammunition in the warship due to which the ship lost its balance. Also Read in Pics: Russia-Ukraine war: Antonov AN-225, world's largest plane, in tatters However, Ukraine said it had hit the ship with its Neptune cruise missile. US officials were however unable to verify the claims. The ship was reportedly instrumental in the blockade of Mariupol where Russian forces have carried out bombardment for weeks. Amid the fighting. Russia threatened to escalate its fight against Ukraine by targeting Kyiv in retaliation for any strikes on Russian soil. (With inputs from Agencies)

After Russian ship sinks, Zelensky warns Putin's regime could use nuclear weapons