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An explosion. A radiation spike. Evacuations planned and canceled. What’s happening in Russia?

Defense News' Russia correspondent takes a look at government, media and commercial industry reports to pinpoint what exactly exploded Aug. 8 in Nyonoksa.

By Matthew Bodner

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Russia orders evacuation near navy nuke site, then cancels it

Neither the Defense Ministry nor Rosatom named the type of rocket that exploded during the test, saying only that it had liquid propellant.

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Russia tests new nuclear weapons after summit with Trump

Cruise missile, high-powered laser weapon system readied for trials, military officials say.

7 years ago

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