According to Večernji list, as the Khabarovsk departed Severodvinsk for the White Sea, where it began sea trials, its movements were being closely monitored by military analysts and, almost certainly, by Western intelligence services.The reason is the purpose for which the submarine was built.The Khabarovsk, with a displacement of around 10,000 tonnes, was specifically designed to carry up to six Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater vehicles, one of the most unusual and controversial weapons developed by Russia during Vladimir Putin’s rule.These are autonomous underwater weapons powered by their own nuclear reactors, designed to travel long distances beneath the sea and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. 🚨 #RUSSIA’S “DOOMSDAY” WEAPON POSEIDON MOVES CLOSERThe #Khabarovsk submarine has reportedly begun sea trials, bringing Russia’s dedicated #Poseidon nuclear drone carrier closer to serviceOnce launched, Poseidon could be extremely difficult to detect & intercept underwater pic.twitter.com/tspcvST4pC— InsightsofWave (@InsightsofWave) August 20, 2026In theory, an explosion off an enemy coastline could cause widespread destruction and potentially generate a powerful tsunami.According to the British Telegraph, the Poseidon is estimated to be capable of traveling more than 6,000 miles (nearly 10,000 kilometers) and diving to depths of approximately 1,000 meters.It is precisely this combination of long range, autonomous operation and nuclear capability that makes the submarine a worrying development for Western military planners.The testing of the Khabarovsk comes amid renewed threats from Moscow toward the United Kingdom.Russian propagandists have in recent days called on Putin to use the Poseidon against Britain in response to British support for Ukraine.One of the most extreme statements came from Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov. “Give the British three days to learn how to breathe underwater, then hit them with a Poseidon,” he said.The Russian Embassy soon issued its own warning, saying that the more London helps Kyiv, the higher the price it will have to pay.British authorities rejected the Russian threats and said they would not abandon their support for Ukraine.Nevertheless, despite the alarming capabilities attributed to the Poseidon, experts interviewed by the Telegraph believe the likelihood of it actually being used against Britain is very low.If Russia were to launch a nuclear attack on Britain, Moscow would face a response from the UK's Trident nuclear weapons system. According to reports cited by The Telegraph, Russia has so far announced plans to acquire at least 30 Poseidon torpedoes and four submarines intended to carry them, although it is believed that Khabarovsk is currently the only newly built submarine of this type.The older Russian submarine Belgorod has also been specially modified to carry Poseidons, which NATO reportedly designates as Kanyon.
24.8.2026.
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Russia's "Doomsday Submarine" sets sail loaded with nuclear torpedoes
Russia’s newest nuclear-powered submarine left port for the first time last week.
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