The Russian president flew on the supersonic, nuclear-capable Tu-160M, also known by its NATO code name 'Blackjack,' in February.
A reported malfunction on a supersonic, nuclear-capable Tu-160M strategic bomber, which was tested by Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier this year, has sparked woes over the country's nuclear triad, a Russian Telegram channel said.Putin flew on the modernized Tupolev jet, also known by its NATO code name 'Blackjack,' in February. 'It's a new machine, a lot about it is new. It's easier to control. It's reliable,' the Russian president said at the time.
The accident 'had signs of sabotage' and caused 'significant damage' to Russia's nuclear forces, the channel said.VChK-OGPU published what it said was a leaked letter from JSC's Scientific Production Enterprise.'It is obvious that on 22 February 2024, the long flight of the Tu-160M aircraft No.
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