Summary
A Russian lawmaker, Andrey Gurulyov, claimed on Russian media that a new nuclear-capable cruise missile, the Burevestnik, could destroy an entire U.S. state. This statement is part of the ongoing tensions between Russia and the West. The missile, reported to have unlimited range, was highlighted as a powerful threat by Russian officials.
Key Facts
- Andrey Gurulyov, a Russian lawmaker, talked about the Burevestnik missile on a Russian media channel.
- He stated that this missile could destroy one U.S. state, or potentially more.
- The Burevestnik missile is said to have an unlimited range due to nuclear propulsion.
- President Vladimir Putin announced in October 2023 that the missile had a successful test flight, though this is not independently confirmed.
- The missile, codenamed SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO, was first revealed in 2018.
- Russia claims that the missile can bypass any missile defense system.
- Gurulyov mentioned that the missile could help Russia defeat Ukraine very quickly.
- He stated that, despite the threats, he was not advocating for immediate use of nuclear weapons.
