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  "path": "/news/world/166708-russia-sarmat-missile/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-13T14:16:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "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.\nSpeaking 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.\nAccording to the analyst, one Sarmat missile alone could fully destroy countries considered potential adversaries of Russia, including Britain or France.\n\nSarmat Designed to Replace Soviet-Era Systems\n\nThe 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.",
  "title": "One Sarmat Missile Could Destroy Entire Countries Like Britain or France"
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