Putin orders two upgraded ‘Doomsday’ planes for use in event of nuclear war

Posted 2021-07-27, New York Post Headlines

Photo: kremlin.ru

Russian President Vladimir Putin has directed the construction of two new so-called “Doomsday” planes that would function as command and control centers in the event of a devastating nuclear conflict. The aircraft are meant to ferry Russia’s top leadership to safety in the event of an attack and allow them to remain in... read full story

Photo: Vladimir Putin with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu (left) and Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov at the expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board.