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    Russian Media REVEALS 5 US Targets for ‘Zircon’ Missiles in Case of Aggression

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    During his annual address to the Federal Assembly Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russian submarines will be heavily equipped with 3M22 Zircon ( reporting name SS-N-33) hypersonic missiles that will be used to strike enemy decision making centres in the event of aggression against Russia.

    State TV channel Russia-1 has presented a list of five US decision making centres that will become likely targets for Russia's Zircon hypersonic missiles deployed on submarines if Washington decides to attack Moscow using its missile arsenal. According to the media outlet, the Pentagon will be one of the primary targets because it houses top military command centres, as well the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

    The next target could be David — the US president's retreat, located around 100 kilometres from Washington. The place is equipped with a bunker and communications centre called Site R. Another possible target for Russian Zircons, according to the TV channel is Fort Ritchie, Maryland, which served as a support facility for Site R. It's unclear why the channel included the in its list, since it was officially closed in 1998.

    Another target for Zircons named by the Russia-1 channel is McClellan Air Base, California, which officially ceased operating in 1995. The last target, named by the Russian media was Jim Creek Naval Radio Station responsible for maintaining communications with US…

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