Bad news for Ukraine as Russia readies its Monster ICBM RS-28 Sarmat missile which can destroy target in…, its range is…

Russia-Ukraine war: Bad news for Ukraine as Russia prepares to deploy its RS-28 Sarmat missile, a next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) nicknamed ‘Satan II.’ The magnificent missile boasts a range exceeding 18,000 kilometers and can carry up to 10 heavy nuclear warheads or 15 lighter ones. Known for its ability to evade missile defense systems, the Sarmat is capable of striking targets globally with devastating precision. Its readiness marks a significant escalation in Russia’s military capabilities, raising alarm across Ukraine and the global community as tensions in the region remain high, as per a report by the Eurasian Times.
Russian military leader Karakaev mentioned that the cutting-edge Yars and Avangard missile systems are up and running. He added that the RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile system, which features a heavy missile powered by liquid propellant, is very close to being battle-ready. Here’s all the details you need to note.
“The development of the Strategic Missile Forces, the development of new forms and methods of warfare, as well as the experience of the NMD, the operation, and use of weapons and military equipment entering the troops pose tasks for the military education system to quickly adjust the content of the training. In this regard, the universities of the Strategic Missile Forces annually update the content and expand the range of educational programs being implemented, switch to independently developed educational standards,” an article in the Russian Defense Ministry’s Bulletin of Military Education, RVSN Commander Sergei Karakaev said.
About RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile
The RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is designed to deliver nuclear warheads to strike targets thousands of miles away in the United States or Europe, but its development has been dogged by delays and testing setbacks. As per local media reports, the missile can hit its targets within minutes of being launched.
The 35-metre-long RS-28 Sarmat, known in the West as Satan II, has a range of 18,000 km (11,000 miles) and a launch weight of over 208 tonnes. Russian media say it can carry up to 16 independently targetable nuclear warheads as well as Avangard hypersonic glide vehicles, a new system that Putin has said is unmatched by Russia’s enemies, news agency Reuters reported.
Russia still working to deploy Sarmat missile
As per a report by Russian news agency TASS, Russia is continuing work to put its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile – part of its strategic nuclear arsenal – on combat duty. The RS-28 Sarmat missile is designed to deliver nuclear warheads to strike targets thousands of miles away in the United States or Europe, but its development has been dogged by delays and testing setbacks. In September, arms experts said Russia appeared to have suffered a catastrophic failure in the missile’s latest test, leaving a deep crater at the launch silo.
(With inputs from agencies)