The Russian Defense Ministry successfully launched the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk cosmodrome.
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the army on the successful test of the missile, saying it was “unparalleled in the world,” noting that it would make enemies think before attacking Russia, Sputnik reported.
In a statement, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed the successful launch of a rocket from a tunnel at the Plesetsk cosmodrome in the north of the Arkhangelsk region, noting that all the tasks set during the test launch were completed.
The agency indicated that the mock warheads had reached a specific area in the Kura camp in Kamchatka in the country’s Far East, noting that this was the first launch under the Sarmat test program.
She also emphasized that the new missile has “unique characteristics that allow it to overcome all existing and future missile defense systems,” noting that “Sarmat” is the most powerful and long-range missile in the world and will “significantly increase combat capabilities.” strategic nuclear forces of Russia.
