Explosives usually become less stable with age and more likely to explode - possibly before you want it to. Russia wouldn't be the first to have problems with old bombs:
Normal bombs depending on materials and storage can last a long time, but you generally don't want to be using the really old ones because they can become unstable, IIRC one of the worst incidents on a US carrier was caused by an older bomb that got left in the sun too long.
Munitions like bombs and missiles do have a "Shelf life", that dosnt mean they straight up wont work after this date. However, reliability will decrease in both the chemical propellants/explosives and also possible degradation in electrical components and such.
not really. Most explosives remain chemical active There can be some oxidation and depending on the exact explosive and storage condition, some leakages and crystalization. This tends to make the explosive more sensitive, e.g TNT can become very dangerous. Bombs from Ww1 are more.or.less as dangerous now as back then. What ages is everything else such as fuses and trigger mechanisms. Modern smart bombs age poorly because they rely on batteries and electronics.
Sadly, war begets war. Without forgiveness it will continue through the generations. Nobody on Earth has to look far to see it.
Dude, philosopher on fire!
Nah, they are slapping a spoilt child in the face more like.
If it's not bluster what do you think the west should do differently?
This is what am thinking, He hiding in a nuclear bunker or his very close to one..
He's going there with paranoia as more and more protest the war and he wants only small trusted people around him. I'm waiting for a random heart attack.
