Russian bomber intercepted near Britain was equipped with nuclear weapons

Russian Tu-95 bomber, which 28 January, the British Air Force intercepted over the Channel, was equipped with nuclear weapons designed to destroy submarines. This was reported by the publication "Express“, Referring to a source in the UK Department of Defense.

The fact that one of the intercepted aircraft of the Russian Air Force was equipped with nuclear weapons was reported to the British security forces by the Norwegian special services, who managed to intercept the conversation of the Russian pilots. The Norwegians claim that the bomber was armed with a warhead designed to search and destroy Vanguard-type submarines.

The British authorities regard this incident as a provocation of President Putin, which suggests that Russia treats NATO not as a competitor, but as an enemy. Some experts argue that this provocation was arranged because of the resumption of the official investigation into the case of the Russian dissident and one of the most ardent critics of the Kremlin, Alexander Litvinenko, who was killed by polonium in 2006 year.

“The constant and increased probing of the airspace of NATO countries by Russian nuclear bombers and fighters is a model of increased pressure on the part of Russia. This is how it reminds the West and NATO that it remains a major nuclear power with serious military capabilities,” said Justin Bronk, a spokesman for the Royal United Services Institute for Defense Studies. Note that in 2014, NATO allies intercepted more than 100 Russian military aircraft on their territory, which is three times more than the year before, writes AmericaRu.com