One Sarmat Missile Could Destroy Entire Countries Like Britain or France

Capabilities of Russia's newest intercontinental ballistic missile system, the Sarmat, are so extensive that a single missile could completely destroy countries such as the United Kingdom or France, Russian military analyst Igor Korotchenko said. Speaking to TASS, Korotchenko described the missile as a key component of Russia's strategic nuclear deterrent and said it was designed for both retaliatory and counter-retaliatory strikes. According to the analyst, one Sarmat missile alone could fully destroy countries considered potential adversaries of Russia, including Britain or France. Sarmat Designed to Replace Soviet-Era Systems The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile was developed to replace the Soviet-era Voivoda system, known in NATO classification as SS-18 Satan. Russian officials describe the new missile as significantly more advanced in range, payload capacity, accuracy, and penetration capabilities.