Russia announced its first test launch of its new, nuclear-capable Sarmat inercontinental ballistic system.
The rocket, launched on Wednesday from a facility in norther Russia towards a firing range in the east of the country, will make the country’s enemies “think twice,” according to Russia president Vladimir Putin.
Russia says it has successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile
According to Putin, Sarmat will “make the madmen who attempt to threaten Russia think” pic.twitter.com/t4ECVxOgNe
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Russian officials properly notified the US ahead of the test firing, according to the Pentagon, which called the launch “routine” and not a threat to the US.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information.
