Welcome to Teykovo, a small Russian town playing a huge role in Russia’s defence. It’s home to Russia’s nuclear weapon storage and the Teykovo Missile Division, the military unit devoted to maintaining and operating Russia’s nuclear deterrent. The latest mobile missile systems, including Yars and the Topol-M with NATO code name Sickle, are located here.

Global nuclear proliferation has led to the need for programmes that can protect against possible nuclear threats. Nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear war are a constant reminder to the soldiers at Teykovo.

Watch our film Code Name Sickle