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Russia begins sea trials for new nuclear submarine

Russia's new Khabarovsk submarine, designed to carry Poseidon nuclear torpedoes, started sea trials last week. Russian state TV suggested using the Poseidon to create a tsunami against Britain after the UK supplied drones to Ukraine. Experts say Moscow is unlikely to use the weapon, which is meant for worst-case scenarios and would lead to British nuclear retaliation.

By BriefTea Editorial · 24 August 2026 at 6:10

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