Russian military may test “nuclear torpedo”, meaning maritime drone “Poseidon”, American intelligence notes the preparation of surface ships and submarines for testing. It is reported by CNN with reference to a certain high-ranking American official., wishing to remain anonymous.
U.S. intelligence, according to this official, recently observed the preparation of Russian warships for “possible” test “nuclear torpedo”. This conclusion was made after, how a Russian special-purpose nuclear submarine was spotted in the group “Belgorod”, which is the carrier of maritime drones “Poseidon”. However, a detachment of ships, together with a submarine, returned to their places of deployment., without any testing.
According to the Americans, thwart trials “nuclear torpedo” the Russians could be hindered “technical difficulties”, allegedly arising from Western sanctions imposed on Russia. allegedly, Russia currently cannot produce high-tech weapons, which allegedly confirm the military operations in Ukraine, where invaded “poorly trained and under-equipped” Russian troops.
Now Washington fears, that Russia will soon try to test again “Poseidon”, but hope, what can ice do?, covering the sea ranges of the Northern Fleet. At the same time, Americans do not believe, that the tests will be associated with a real nuclear explosion.
The topic of possible tests of maritime drones “Poseidon” quite actively discussed in NATO, forces and means of the alliance are trying to track all the movements of the submarine “Belgorod”, carrier “nuclear torpedoes”, as they are called in the West.
