In 1961, the Soviet Union commissioned its first submarine capable of launching nuclear missiles
The commissioning of the K-19 in 1961 marked a terrifying shift in the Cold War, introducing a vessel capable of launching nuclear strikes from the hidden depths of the ocean.
In 1961, the Soviet Union commissioned the K-19, its first nuclear-powered submarine equipped with ballistic missiles. This technological leap meant that nuclear weapons could now be stationed stealthily off the coast of any nation, drastically reducing the time available to react to a potential strike.
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