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In The Nuclear Fireline, A Russian Deserter Officer Details What Happens Inside A Nuclear Base And Exposes How Russia Prepares Its Nuclear Doctrine For The Conflict In Ukraine.
Russia issued its first major nuclear warning last week, reigniting fears in a conflict where the “elephant in the room” remains the use of nuclear weapons. Now, with the testimony of a Russian deserter officer, chilling details emerge about how nuclear bases operate in times of extreme tension.
In an exclusive interview with the BBC, a former high-ranking officer, identified only as Anton, revealed the behind-the-scenes of a nuclear base during the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Without disclosing his real name for security reasons, the deserter provided a shocking account: “On the day the war began, we were ready to push the button by land, sea, and air and carry out a nuclear attack.”
Life On High Alert In A Nuclear Base, According To The Former Russian Officer
According to Anton, the nuclear base where he worked went on high alert on February 24, 2022, the date of the invasion of Ukraine. For three weeks, the nuclear warheads were ready to be activated. Although the alert was later canceled, he assures that the Russian arsenal is fully operational, being constantly maintained and prepared for any scenario.
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Anton’s account contradicts Western experts who question the effectiveness of Russia’s nuclear armament, claiming that much of the warheads still dates from the Soviet era. Russia has about 4,380 operational warheads, of which only 1,700 are “deployed” and ready for immediate use, according to the Federation of American Scientists.
Anton described the routine inside the base as part of a “closed society,” where the soldiers’ lives are strictly controlled. No interaction with the outside world was allowed without prior approval from the Federal Security Service (FSB), with a minimum of three months’ notice. Soldiers underwent rigorous testing, including frequent lie detector tests, and were prohibited from bringing electronic devices to the site.
Criminal Orders And A Moral Dilemma
Among the most disturbing moments in his account, Anton highlighted orders received shortly after the war began, demanding that he instruct subordinates to justify the destruction of Ukrainian civilians, labeling them as combatants. Considering the orders “clearly criminal,” he refused to comply. The consequence was his transfer to a conventional assault brigade, known for using problematic soldiers as “cannon fodder” on the front lines.
Facing the imminent risk of being sent to the front, Anton decided to desert. He relied on the support of the organization “Idite Lesom,” which helps Russian soldiers escape the conflict. Now living in hiding, he severed contact with former colleagues to prevent them from being exposed to reprisals, which include polygraph tests and constant surveillance.
The Number Of Deserters Is Increasing
According to the organization “Idite Lesom,” about 350 Russian soldiers seek help to desert each month. However, the risks are high, with threats of extrajudicial executions and forced deportations to face trial in Russia.
Anton emphasizes that many Russian soldiers oppose the war, but the Kremlin’s repressive military system stifles any dissent. Despite living in hiding and under constant threat, he wants to bring to light the internal resistance within the armed forces and denounce the authoritarian dynamics that sustain the Russian war effort.
With this shocking account from a Russian deserter officer, the eyes of the world turn once again to the nuclear threat in the Ukraine conflict. Anton’s story is not only a call for change but also a grim reminder of the devastating potential that continues to lurk.
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Mentirada da grossa, atrás de um click bait…Tomem jeito !
Artigo pro Ocidental; tendencioso. Onde existe sistema militar que privilegie deserção!?