Russia has test-fired a “submarine” intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the Russian portal RIA Novosti. This missile has a range of 18,000. Kilometers.
Russia has test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile “Sarmat”, according to the RIA Novosti portal. In a post published in the Telegram Vladimir Putin While threatening Western countries, the missile test is reported. The Russian president has said that a new weapon capable of carrying nuclear weapons will make Russia’s enemies think twice.
“This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat capability of our armed forces and ensure Russia’s defense against external threats,” Putin added.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says test at Plymouth Cosmotrome in northern Russia has been successful. According to the Ministry, the missile provided training leaders to the Kura training ground in Kamchatka, in the Russian Far East.
The super-heavy ICBM “Sarmat” is designed to bypass anti-missile defense systems with a short initial boost phase, leaving little trace for enemy surveillance systems. Weighs over 200 tons and is capable of carrying multiple heads. Putin argues that this missile will hit any target on Earth.
RadioZET.pl/ AFP