Operations Norilsk

Operation Norilsk was a Soviet strategic military initiative during the Cold War, involving the development of a secret underground complex within the Norilsk region in Siberia. Its purpose was to facilitate safe command and control, conceal military assets, and potentially serve as a refuge during nuclear conflict. The facility included infrastructure for missile storage, command centers, and transportation, designed to withstand extreme Arctic conditions and enemy attacks. This operation underscored the USSR’s focus on strategic deterrence and resilience amid Cold War tensions, remaining largely clandestine until details emerged after the Soviet Union's dissolution.