These weapons can cause massive destruction under water in seconds, only two countries have them, one is India's...
These weapons can cause massive destruction under water in seconds, only two countries have them, one is India's…
India has successfully taken revenge of Pahalgam terror attack, in which 26 tourists were killed, and in days the Indian Armed Forces has brought Pakistan to its knees by showing their might. On 7 May, the Indian Armed Forces entered Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) and destroyed 9 terror camps. The was shocked to see valour of the Indian Armed Forces. Now a lot of discussion is going on Indian Army's weapons. Currently, only two countries in the world have such weapons that can cause a tsunami if detonated under ocean. One of these countries is India's best friend. Russia
India's longtime friend Russia has a nuclear-powered underwater autonomous weapon called – Poseidon, also known as Status-6 or Canyon. It was first revealed Russian media in 2015, when a secret slide described it as the 'Status-6 Oceanic Multipurpose System'.
Basically, Poseidon is an underwater drone loaded with a nuclear weapon. In March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced it as one of six new super-weapons. In May 2022, a Russian TV anchor claimed that this weapon is capable of sinking the United Kingdom with a 500-meter-high radioactive tsunami. Wha is Poseidon?
It is an intercontinental nuclear-powered autonomous torpedo. It is slower than other contemporary missiles but if fired it is difficult to stop it. The torpedo has a range of 10,000 km and is capable of operating at a depth of 1000 meters. Its speed is 100 knots and can evade tracking devices. Poseidon can carry a two-megaton nuclear weapon and its explosion can cause radioactive tsunami. Also known as Doomsday Drone, Russia is planning to include it in its navy by 2027. North Korea
In January 2024, North Korea conducted a test of a new underwater nuclear weapon system in the Sea of Japan. This action, utilising a drone designated 'Haal-5-23', heightened regional tensions in the Indo-Pacific. The drone, initially tested in early 2023, represents a new development in North Korea's nuclear capabilities.
In response to joint military drills involving the U.S., South Korea, and Japan, North Korea announced the successful testing of a new underwater nuclear weapon system. State media reports claim the drone is capable of carrying nuclear warheads and causing widespread destruction, potentially creating tsunami-like waves. North Korea framed the test as a direct response to perceived threats from the United States.
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Zelenskyy to address concerns with the US Zelenskyy said he planned to raise the issue in an upcoming conversation with US President Donald Trump. In the near future, I will be in contact with the American side, I think with the president, and we will raise this issue, he said. Zelenskyy also expressed concern that US military aid could be diverted away from Ukraine toward Israel during renewed tensions in the Middle East. We would like aid to Ukraine not to decrease because of this, he said. Last time, this was a factor that slowed down aid to Ukraine. Ukraine's military needs have been sidelined by the United States in favour of supporting Israel, Zelenskyy said, citing a shipment of 20,000 interceptor missiles, designed to counter Iran-made Shahed drones, that had been intended for Ukraine but were redirected to Israel. And for us it was a blow, he said. When you face 300 to 400 drones a day, most are shot down or go off course, but some get through. We were counting on those missiles. An air defence system, Barak-8, promised to Ukraine by Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu was sent to the US for repairs but never delivered to Ukraine, Zelenskyy said. The Ukrainian president conceded that momentum for the Coalition of the Willing, a group of 31 countries which have pledged to strengthen support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, has slowed because of US ambivalence over providing a backstop. This situation has shown that Europe has not yet decided for itself that it will be with Ukraine completely if America is not there, he said. Coalition of the Willing offer under consideration The offer of a foreign troop reassurance force pledged by the Coalition of the Willing was still on the table but they need a backstop, as they say, from America, Zelenskyy said. This means that suddenly, if something happens, America will be with them and with Ukraine. The Ukrainian president also said the presence of foreign contingents in Ukraine would act as a security guarantee and allow Kyiv to make territorial compromises, which is the first time he has articulated a link between the reassurance force and concessions Kyiv is willing to make in negotiations with Russia. It is simply that their presence gives us the opportunity to compromise, when we can say that today our state does not have the strength to take our territories within the borders of 1991, he said. But Europe and Ukraine are still waiting on strong signals from Trump. Without crushing US sanctions against Russia, I will tell you frankly, it will be very difficult for us, Zelenskyy said, adding that it would then fall on Europe to step up military aid to Ukraine. 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Zelenskyy warns oil price surge from Israel-Iran conflict could aid Russia's war chest
A sharp rise in global oil prices following Israeli strikes on Iran will benefit Russia and bolster its military capabilities in the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday in comments that were under embargo until Saturday afternoon. read more Zelensky also hoped the escalation between Israel and Iran would not result in a drop in military aid to Kyiv, according to remarks published on Saturday. "We would like to see aid to Ukraine not decrease because of this," he said. "Last time, this was a factor that slowed down aid to Ukraine." Israel unleashed large-scale attacks on Iran Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities as well as high-ranking generals and atomic scientists, sparking international calls to restraint as fears of broader conflict grow. Image- AFP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the recent spike in global oil prices, triggered by Israeli strikes on Iran, stands to benefit Russia and strengthen its military operations in Ukraine. Addressing the media in Kyiv, Zelenskyy said that the increase in oil prices poses a serious risk to Ukraine's defense capabilities, particularly as Western nations have failed to implement robust price caps on Russian oil exports. His statements were made on Friday but released under embargo until Saturday afternoon. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'The strikes led to a sharp increase in the price of oil, which is negative for us,' Zelenskyy said. 'The Russians are getting stronger due to greater income from oil exports.' Global oil prices rose as much as 7% after Israel and Iran exchanged attacks over the past 48 hours, raising concerns that further escalation in the region could disrupt oil exports from the Middle East. Zelenskyy said he planned to raise the issue in an upcoming conversation with US President Donald Trump and also expressed concern that US military aid could be diverted away from Ukraine toward Israel during renewed tensions in the West Asia. 'In the near future, I will be in contact with the American side, I think with the president, and we will raise this issue,' he said. 'We would like aid to Ukraine not to decrease because of this,' he said. 'Last time, this was a factor that slowed down aid to Ukraine.' Zelensky also hoped the escalation between Israel and Iran would not result in a drop in military aid to Kyiv, according to remarks published on Saturday. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'We would like to see aid to Ukraine not decrease because of this,' he said. 'Last time, this was a factor that slowed down aid to Ukraine.' Israel unleashed large-scale attacks on Iran Friday, targeting nuclear and military facilities as well as high-ranking generals and atomic scientists, sparking international calls to restraint as fears of broader conflict grow. Ukraine's military needs have been sidelined by the United States in favor of supporting Israel, Zelenskyy said, citing a shipment of 20,000 interceptor missiles, designed to counter Iran-made Shahed drones, that had been intended for Ukraine but were redirected to Israel. 'And for us it was a blow,' he said. 'When you face 300 to 400 drones a day, most are shot down or go off course, but some get through. We were counting on those missiles.' An air defense system, Barak-8, promised to Ukraine by Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu was sent to the U.S. for repairs but never delivered to Ukraine, Zelenskyy said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Ukrainian president conceded that momentum for the Coalition of the Willing, a group of 31 countries which have pledged to strengthen support for Ukraine against Russian aggression, has slowed because of U.S. ambivalence over providing a backstop. 'This situation has shown that Europe has not yet decided for itself that it will be with Ukraine completely if America is not there,' he said. The offer of a foreign troop 'reassurance force' pledged by the Coalition of the Willing was still on the table 'but they need a backstop, as they say, from America,' Zelenskyy said. 'This means that suddenly, if something happens, America will be with them and with Ukraine.' The Ukrainian president also said the presence of foreign contingents in Ukraine would act as a security guarantee and allow Kyiv to make territorial compromises, which is the first time he has articulated a link between the reassurance force and concessions Kyiv is willing to make in negotiations with Russia. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'It is simply that their presence gives us the opportunity to compromise, when we can say that today our state does not have the strength to take our territories within the borders of 1991,' he said. But Europe and Ukraine are still waiting on strong signals from Trump. Without crushing US sanctions against Russia, 'I will tell you frankly, it will be very difficult for us,' Zelenskyy said, adding that it would then fall on Europe to step up military aid to Ukraine. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Ukraine and Russia conduct another POW swap
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