RT goes to Russia's northernmost top secret base

Russia’s ‘Arctic Trefoil’ base is the northernmost permanently manned top-secret facility in the world. RT’s Igor Zhdanov took a tour of the site.

According to Zhdanov, the base primarily serves as a node in Russia’s integrated air defence system, but its other functions are classified.

The base recently acquired a dedicated unit for electronic surveillance, and has beefed up its airfield to land heavier planes like the nuclear-capable Tu-95 bombers. A battery of mobile anti-ship Bastion missiles has boosted its defensive capabilities against naval attacks.

The media tour, which RT took along with other international media outlets, came ahead of a session of the Arctic Council in Reykjavik, Iceland. The council includes eight nations that have claims on Arctic waters due to their geographic locations, with Russia accounting for the largest share thanks to its lengthy landmass.

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