Russia Nears Deployment of Controversial Nuclear Cruise Missile

New satellite images reveal construction of Burevestnik missile site, raising security concerns.

The Burevestnik missile, also known as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, is powered by an unshielded nuclear reactor, offering potentially unlimited range.
Satellite imagery shows a nearly completed deployment site in Vologda, Russia, suggesting imminent operational status.
Experts are divided on the missile's strategic value, citing its poor test record and potential radiation hazards.
The missile's ability to evade detection and strike from unexpected directions has prompted NATO to reassess defense strategies.
Analysts warn that the fixed launch site could pressure Russia into preemptive use during crises.