Russia’s Nuclear-Capable Hypersonic Missiles Reportedly Positioned Toward Europe

DID Press: Two US researchers, citing newly analyzed satellite imagery, say Russia has likely begun deploying hypersonic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads at an air base in eastern Belarus — a move that could carry significant security implications for Europe.

Reuters, quoting a person familiar with the matter, reported that U.S. intelligence agencies have reached similar assessments. However, detailed evidence supporting those conclusions has not yet been released publicly and remains classified.

Military and strategic analysts argue that this development appears to reinforce Moscow’s longstanding threat that it could use nuclear weapons against European countries and NATO members. They warn the deployment may signal that regional tensions are entering a more critical and potentially destabilizing phase.