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Russia: New Sarmat ICBMs deployed for 'combat duty' NHK

The head of Russia's state space corporation Roscosmos has announced the deployment of the country's new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles for "combat duty."

Yuri Borisov, a close aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced on Friday the deployment of the ICBMs capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads.

Putin earlier indicated Sarmat ICBMs would be deployed this year.

His administration appears to be aiming at keeping in check the United States, which is increasing its military assistance to Ukraine, by displaying Russia's nuclear capabilities.
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Roscosmos head Yuri Borisov announced the deployment of Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles for "combat duty," capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads. This move follows President Vladimir Putin's earlier indication that the Sarmats would be deployed in 2021. The action seems to be a
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ID: f9a3be35-06b7-4c8f-b317-d515656e966c

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230901_39/

Date: Sept. 1, 2023

Created: 2023/09/02 08:25

Updated: 2025/12/09 00:17

Last Read: 2023/09/02 08:28