- The Russian president was shown on television being told by the military that the missile had been launched from Plesetsk in the northwest and hit targets in the Kamchatka peninsula in the far east.
- “The new complex has the highest tactical and technical characteristics and is capable of overcoming all modern means of anti-missile defence.
- “It has no analogues in the world and will not have for a long time to come,” Putin said.
Russia has announced that it has successfully test-fired its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, a new addition to its nuclear arsenal that Vladimir Putin claims will give Moscow’s adversaries pause as reported by The Guardian.
Missile launch
The missile was launched from Plesetsk in the northwest and hit targets in the Kamchatka peninsula in the far east, according to the Russian president, who was shown on television being briefed by the military.
“The new complex possesses the most advanced tactical and technical qualities and is capable of defeating any modern anti-missile defence systems.” “There are no analogies in the world, and there will be for a long time,” Putin added.
“This genuinely unique weapon will boost our armed forces’ fighting potential, dependably safeguard Russia’s security from external threats, and provide food for thought for those who try to attack our country in the midst of frenzied threatening rhetoric.”
Deploying warheads
The Pentagon stated on Wednesday that Russia had correctly alerted it prior to its test launch and that the test was routine and did not pose a threat to the US.
According to the US Congressional Research Service, Russia is planning to deploy the Sarmat with ten or more warheads on each missile.
It has been in development for years, so its test launch comes at a time when geopolitical tensions are at an all-time high due to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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Source: The Guardian
