Russia, Sarmat
Images show Russia’s new Sarmat missile suffered major test failure, researchers say
Russia appears to have suffered a “catastrophic failure” in a test of its Sarmat missile, a key weapon in the modernization of its nuclear arsenal, according to arms experts who have analyzed satellite images of the launch site.
Sarmat Launch Fail: What If Russia's Nuclear Arsenal Is Just An Empty Shell?
What should we make of Vladimir Putin's regular veiled threats about Russia's nuclear weapons? A closer look, especially after another recent failed launch test, shows the Soviet legacy increasingly appears to be a rusting shell of its former self.
Russia Suffers a Huge Blow as New Sarmat Missile Suffers ‘Catastrophic Failure'
Russia had experienced another major failure during a test of its Sarmat missile. Images taken by Maxar Technologies on September 21 showed a large crater, about 200 feet wide, at a launch silo at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.
Russian missile test ends in explosion, delaying production timeline
Russia previously claimed that the RS-28 Sarmat ICBM, also known as Satan-2, had been placed on "combat alert," but this latest incident marks the fourth unsuccessful
Russia’s Next-Generation Nuclear Missile Failed a Test, Evidence Suggests
Satellite photos showing a 200-foot-wide crater at a launch site indicate that the Sarmat missile, said by the Kremlin to travel at five times the speed of sound, might not be ready for duty.
Satellite Images Reveal Russia's Failed Nuclear Missile Test: Report
A missile is reported to have exploded in its launch silo, leaving a massive crater and causing significant damage to the test site.
Satellite images suggest test of Russian “super weapon” failed spectacularly
Late last week, Russia's military planned to launch a Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on a test flight from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome. Imagery captured over the weekend from commercial satellites suggests the missile exploded before or during launch.
Sarmat missile explodes during test in Russia – OSINT, photo
A Sarmat ICBM missile exploded during a test in Plesetsk, Russia, the OSINT project MeNMyRC has reported, publishing satellite images (ICBM stands for intercontinental ballistic missile - ed.) Source: Russian news agency Agenstvo.
Russia's nuclear arsenal in question after Sarmat missile test failure
Russia's Sarmat ICBM test ends in catastrophic failure, dealing a significant blow to the country's nuclear modernization efforts
New satellite images reveal failed launch of Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile used by Putin for intimidation
OSINT analyst George Barros has released new satellite imagery from space technology company Maxar that shows a failed test ...
Satellite footage suggests Russia ICBM launch test was a disaster
The apparent launch failure raised questions about Russia’s military capabilities and put in a dent in the Kremlin’s nuclear ...
Russia's test launch of ICBM known as Satan II appears to have failed
A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery indicates Russia's recent ICBM launch failed. It's the latest in a string of Russian ...
‘World’s deadliest weapon’ explodes during testing in Russia
A Russian missile touted as the “world’s deadliest weapon” failed to launch for the fourth time on Saturday, exploding as it ...
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Russian Nuclear Doctrine in Flux: Putin’s Subtle Shift Amid Explosive Sarmat Mishap
Russia's nuclear strategy took center stage once again in late September, following both a critical missile test failure and ...