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A satellite image has emerged online, showing the process of loading and preparing the R-30 Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile. This missile is part of Russia’s nuclear triad and is deployed on Project 955 Borey nuclear underwater cruiser, according to Defense Express. The image first appeared on Russian websites. Russians claim it shows the work of the 12th Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defense, responsible for servicing nuclear weapons. Defense Express notes that this is the first public satellite image revealing preparations for Russian missiles capable of carrying nucl…