Dozens of new nuclear facilities spotted from space in Chinese desert
Dozens of new military facilities related to nuclear infrastructure have been spotted in satellite images in the desert of China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. According to information from Metro, China has built more than 80 sites in the last six years, which are believed to be able to host missiles.
Illustrative photo. Photo: AP Photo/Andy Wong
These facilities are located approximately 150 kilometers from the Hami region, where nuclear missile silos with long-range missiles are already deployed. The new sites are connected by roads and transport infrastructure, indicating the large scale of the project.
At the center of this sprawling network, covering thousands of square kilometers, are special octagonal buildings. These are believed to house accommodation for military personnel and large equipment.
Experts believe these sites could be used for mobile anti-aircraft systems, electronic warfare equipment, or even mobile intercontinental missiles.
Specialists who analyzed the satellite images note that China is significantly strengthening and diversifying its nuclear forces. Some experts describe the scale of construction as unprecedented and note that nothing similar has been observed before.
According to Pentagon reports, China is increasing its nuclear arsenal faster than other countries and could reach a level of about 1,000 warheads by 2030. Although this is still significantly less than the US and Russia, the growth is considered very rapid.
At the same time, China is developing early warning systems, including satellites capable of very quickly detecting the launch of intercontinental missiles and transmitting information to command centers. This enables a quicker response in the event of an attack.
In addition, samples of weaponry capable of carrying nuclear warheads were demonstrated during a military parade in Beijing, underscoring the development in this area.
Despite China's officially declared principle of not using nuclear weapons first, some diplomats believe that their use cannot be entirely ruled out in the event of a potential conflict over Taiwan.
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