In the north of Russia, new, mysterious installations have emerged, which rise the interest of global experts and media. Installations propose that Russia is intensifying its work on advanced rocket technologies, including atomic missiles that have theoretically unlimited coverage.
Nienoksa is simply a strategical test centre of the Russian Navy, located about 60 km west of Archangelsk. It was here, in 2019, during the trials of an experimental nuclear-powered Burewistnik missile, that a tragic accident occurred with fatalities and radioactive contamination.
The analysis of the latest satellite images, performed by the Norwegian service "The Barents Observer", reveals crucial changes in the training infrastructure. Since 2023, modern investigating facilities have been under construction. In the area of about 61,000 square meters, the forest was grubbed up and then surrounded by a double barbed wire fence. At the end of the railway line, which serves to transport missiles, 3 immense tents were erected, each of the size of a football field. Around them, characteristic blue containers were placed, which are most likely utilized to store missiles. Additionally, on the corners of the site were erected launchers facing the White Sea.
Experts indicate that akin containers-throwers could already be observed on another Russian fields, including in Kapustin Jar in the south of the country or in fresh Earth in the Arctic. The latter, like Nienoks, was utilized by Russian Rosatom to test the Burewiestnik maneuvering missile, equipped with atomic propulsion. Despite many observations, Russian authorities do not officially uncover what types of rockets will be tested in fresh facilities in Nienoks.
The Ninox Polygon has a long past – it has been operating since 1954 and for decades has been utilized to test various ballistic missiles intended for the submarine and submarine fleet, which is built in close Siewierodwinsk, where the Sewmasz shipyard is located. The older part of the camp, located closer to the shore of the White Sea, is inactive being used, although fresh investments concern the expansion and modernisation of infrastructure.
The August 8, 2019 accident remains 1 of the most serious incidents in the area. During Burewestnik's tests, there was an explosion, most likely erstwhile lifting a rocket from the sea level after a test shot. As a result, 5 people died and respective were injured. There was besides a radioactive contamination that raised global concerns.
New installations in Nienox propose that Russia is intensifying its work on advanced rocket technologies, including atomic missiles that have theoretically unlimited coverage. In the absence of authoritative information, the situation and subsequent movements of the Kremlin in this strategical area stay to be followed.
