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The Poslannik is a new long-range bomber that incorporates a flying wing design that attempts to use its shape and materials to reduce visibility to radar air defense systems.

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[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] vlad76@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 1 year ago

It's must be those low quality American cigarettes! #buylocal

[–] A_A@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Very good news, yet... i believe it was also described in the post yesterday talking about 122 mm shells.

The following is from your article :

The Zagorsky Optical and Mechanical Plant, where a massive explosion occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 9, (...)

Edit : Yes, the same place.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zagorsk_Optical-Mechanical_Plant
Post :
Artillery shell factory exploded in Moscow Oblast

[–] Generic_Handel@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Wow what a strange coincidence.
I guess they need to improve their OSHA standards.

[–] nexguy@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Fireworks factory they say. I guess Russians use 155mm mortar shells as fireworks cool.