Sarmat Nuclear ICBM Test: The Missile Can Orbit Earth and Strike Anywhere

Russia has carried out another successful test of the next-generation Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, marking a major milestone in the modernization of the country's strategic nuclear forces. The launch, confirmed by the Kremlin and the Strategic Rocket Forces, comes as Moscow prepares to place the first regiment equipped with the new missile system on combat duty before the end of the year. Putin Congratulates Strategic Rocket Forces After Successful Launch According to Russian officials, Strategic Rocket Forces commander Sergey Karakayev personally reported the successful test to President Vladimir Putin. The Russian leader congratulated the commander and praised the work carried out by the military and defense industry. Karakayev said the Sarmat system would replace the aging Soviet-era "Voevoda” missile complex and dramatically strengthen Russia's nuclear deterrence capabilities. He added that the missile's characteristics had fully confirmed expectations during testing and emphasized that the system could reliably penetrate both existing and future missile defense networks.