Russia tests new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile in what Putin hails as ‘truly unique weapon’

Russia’s Protection Ministry introduced Wednesday that it has performed the primary check launch of its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile – a nuclear weapon that President Vladimir Putin says will “present meals for thought for many who… attempt to threaten our nation.” 

The ministry mentioned the missile was launched Wednesday from the Plesetsk launch facility in northern Russia and its apply warheads hit designated targets on the Kura firing vary on the far japanese Kamchatka Peninsula. 

“This really distinctive weapon will strengthen the fight potential of our armed forces, reliably guarantee Russia’s safety from exterior threats and supply meals for thought for many who, within the warmth of frenzied aggressive rhetoric, attempt to threaten our nation,” Putin mentioned, in response to Reuters. 

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The Sarmat is a heavy missile, meant to exchange the Soviet-made Voyevoda missile which was code-named Devil by the West.  

Putin and his officers mentioned it is able to penetrating any potential missile protection. 

“It has no analogues on the planet and will not have for a very long time to come back,” Reuters quoted him as saying. 

Putin and his officers declare the missile is able to penetrating any potential missile protection. 
(Russian Defence Ministry/Handout through REUTERS)

Putin additionally known as Wednesday’s reported launch “an enormous, important occasion” for Russia’s protection business. 

Russia depends on land-based ICBMs because the core of its nuclear deterrent and is relying on the Sarmat for many years to come back. 

The Related Press contributed to this report.