The Russian Federation has placed 5 atomic submarine 60 km from NATO borders - satellite images

The images published on March 18, the MT Anderson OSINT, five nuclear submarines (APC) are clearly visible: three projects 949a (M) "Antae", one project 885 "Ash" and one improved "Ash-M". The Western Lica base has long plays a key role in Russia's naval strategy. It is located only 60 kilometers from the NATO territory and is one of the main reference points for Russian submarine forces in the Arctic. There are both modernized Soviet submarines and the latest multi -purpose pitfalls.

According to Western analysts, the activity of the Russian Northern Fleet is associated with new geopolitical realities in the Arctic region. The melting of ice facilitates the movement of submarines, and observers suggest that Russia is preparing for military exercises or the deployment of new patrol missions. According to Dr. Michael Petersen, the director of the US Naval Research Institute at the US Naval College, the Arctic is a landfill for the Underwater Fleet of Russia.

And the Western Lica remains one of the main centers of Russian submarine power. The atomic submarines of the Antea Project are the Heritage of the Cold War. They are designed to combat the US Navy. Today, these submarines are equipped with winged caliber missiles with a range of up to 2500 km, which allows you to impress targets throughout Europe. "Ash" and "Yasen-M" are modern submarines with increased secrecy and powerful weapons.

They can carry hypersonic zircon missiles capable of developing speeds of more than 8 strokes and reaching a target up to 1000 km. According to Western analysts, these boats pose a serious threat to NATO naval forces. Thus, the American editor of 19Fotyfive Brentwood believes that the submarines of the project 885 "Ash" and its modifications are the big headache of the North Atlantic Alliance. "They are quiet and have many long -range missile capabilities.

In addition, the torpedoes of the submarine" Ash "are deadly, and friendly excess fleets should pay close attention to them," the expert said. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has not directly commented on satellite images, but in the official statements in recent months the role of the Northern Fleet in the protection of national interests is emphasized. Earlier it was reported that the Arctic Ocean is one of the most radioactive maritime regions in the former USSR.