Military & Warfare

Last Above-Ground Nuclear Test by the Soviet Union

The Soviet Union conducted its final above-ground nuclear weapon test at the Novaya Zemlya test site. This test was a powerful demonstration of Soviet nuclear capabilities as the world prepared for the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. The event showcased the USSR's relentless arms race efforts while signaling a shift in global nuclear policy. Amid rising Cold War tensions, the test was conducted to reinforce Soviet strength and deter the West.

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