Soviet Union nuclear test

23 Oct 1961 · Nz Russ

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When: 23 Oct 1961
Kind: Nuclear test
Yield (kt): 12,500
Where: Nz Russ
Coordinates: 73.90° N, 53.80° E
Yield kt: 12500
Type: atmosph
Purpose: weapons development programme
Reported by: UGS

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Nuclear explosions 1945–1998SIPRI / FOA, via TidyTuesdayNo licence stated

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