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Spies, Lies, and Radioactivity: Russia’s Nuke Missile Mishap, Decoded

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Moscow’s prized sci-fi weapon runs into reality in the form of an accidental explosion and a curtain of radiation.

Adam Rawnsley
Adam Rawnsley 

Former Senior Researcher

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Maxim Zmeyev/Reuters
Adam Rawnsley

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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