In a statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that the Sarmat missile was launched from the Arkhangelsk region and hit the target in Kamchatka.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made new statements after the launch attempt. Stating that Sarmat will ensure Russia’s security, Putin said, “This weapon will make those who try to threaten us with the heat of aggressive rhetoric think once again.” used the phrase.
WHAT IS A SARMAT MISSILE?
Russia developed the Sarmat to replace the intercontinental ballistic missile Voyevoda, which it has been holding in its inventory since 1988 and which Western states describe as “Satan”.
The missile, which has been worked on since 2010, can carry more nuclear warheads than Voyevoda and has a higher range, has the ability to reach the target by passing the North and South Poles.
It is claimed that Sarmat, with its weight of approximately 200 tons and short-term active flight characteristics, is impossible to be blocked by existing missile defense systems. Military experts state that Sarmat has a range of 11 thousand to 18 thousand kilometers. (AA)