Putin tests hypersonic 'Satan-2' intercontinental ballistic missile

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic nuke - as Putin warns the hypersonic 'Satan II' weapon that 'can destroy UK' will 'provide food for thought for our enemies'

Russia has test launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, raising fears of a further escalation of Vladimir Putin's barbaric war in Ukraine.

The Russian leader said the Sarmat missile, also known as Satan-2, will provide 'food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia' and will make his enemies 'think twice'.


The first launch was carried out today from an underground silo at the Plesetsk spaceport in northern Russia at a moment of heightened tensions after Putin threatened the use of nuclear weapons in response to perceived Western provocation.

The Kremlin claims the unmatched 16,000mph missile, which has been in development for years, could destroy the UK, hit any target on earth and carry 12 nuclear warheads.

It is among Russia's next-generation missiles that Putin has called 'invincible,' and which also include the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles.

The launch comes as a growing number of senior Kremlin insiders are said to be fearing the Russian strongman could resort to using nuclear weapons as Moscow's position worsens.

They said Putin is dismissing all criticism by officials who warn of the damaging political and economic cost of his war plan, which they fear could set Russia back for years amid growing military losses and crippling Western sanctions.

Moscow suffered another devastating blow today after its force's death toll rose to 20,900, according to Kyiv estimates, after weeks of having their assaults on cities thwarted at every turn by battling Ukrainian troops.

The insiders warned Russia will be left with a crippled economy and limited global influence. They also voiced fears that Putin could turn to the drastic measure of using nuclear weapons against his enemies if his invasion of Ukraine fails.

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Russia 'tests new intercontinental ballistic missile'




Russia has test launched a new intercontinental ballistic missile, its Defence Ministry announced today

Vladimir Putin watches the test launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile from Moscow

The Sarmat is a new heavy Intercontinental Ballistic Missile which Russia is expected to deploy with 10 or more warheads on each missile

Vladimir Putin said the unmatched Sarmat missile will provide 'food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia'

Russia has claimed its most potent nuclear missile, the 16,000mph hypersonic 'Satan-2', can destroy the UK
Putin tests hypersonic 'Satan-2' intercontinental ballistic missile




Putin was shown on TV being briefed by the military that the missile, expected to go into service this year, had been launched from the country's northwest and hit targets in the Kamchatka peninsula in the far east.

He told the army: 'I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile.

'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.'

Last month, Russia said it used Kinzhal for the first time in warfare to strike a target in Ukraine.


Putin added today: 'The new complex has the highest tactical and technical characteristics and is capable of overcoming all modern means of anti-missile defence. It has no analogues in the world and won't have for a long time to come.

'This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure Russia's security from external threats and provide food for thought for those who, in the heat of frenzied aggressive rhetoric, try to threaten our country.'

Putin was seen today in a video conference with his defence minister Sergei Shoigu, to play down speculation of a rift, and amid claims he had been sidelined him from overseeing the war in Ukraine.

Other rumours suggested Shoigu had suffered a heart attack or coronary problems. The men appeared on friendly terms today but Shoigu was seen carefully reading his pre-prepared remarks.SUBSCRIBE 4 MORE https://6ixworldnews.blogspot.com/ TWITTER @6IXWORLDNEWS https://www.reddit.com/r/6IXWORLDNEWS/