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Russia Deploys 1,796 Nuclear Warheads, Highest Since 2017

SIPRI reports Russia's deployed nuclear warheads rose for a fourth straight year to 1,796 as of January 2026, the highest since 2017, with total stockpile at 5,420. Strategic bombers were dispersed to remote airfields following Ukrainian strikes in 2025, indicating force posture adjustments. This signals continued nuclear modernization and heightened deterrence posture amid ongoing conflict.

Kyiv Postabout 9 hours agoRU, UAengCredibility 48%View source

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#nuclear-weapons#russia#sipri#force-posture#deterrence

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