Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that Russia has efficaciously tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, saying the weapon capable of carrying nuclear prices will make Kremlin’s enemies “think twice.”
The Sarmat dubbed Satan 2 by using Western analysts — is among Russia’s subsequent-technology missiles that Putin has called “invincible,” and which also consist of the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles.
Last month, Russia said it used Kinzhal for the first time in the struggle to strike a target in Ukraine, where Russian troops have been engaged in a special navy operation due to the fact that February 24
“I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile,” Putin told the army in televised remarks on Wednesday.
“This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure the security of Russia from external threats and make those who, in the heat of aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country, think twice,” Putin said.
Russia’s defense ministry said in a statement the test “successfully” took place at the Plesetsk cosmodrome in northern Russia.
According to the ministry, the missile delivered training warheads to the Kura test range of the Kamchatka peninsula, in Russia’s Far East.
“Sarmat is the most powerful missile with the longest range of destruction of targets in the world, which will significantly increase the combat power of our country’s strategic nuclear forces,” the ministry said.
The Sarmat superheavy intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to elude anti-missile defense structures with a brief initial increase section, giving enemy surveillance systems a tiny window to track.
Weighing greater than two hundred tonnes and capable of shipping multiple warheads, Putin says the missile can hit any target on Earth.















