Major blow to Trump! Russia tested powerful nuclear-powered cruise missile, has range of 14000 km, can pierce any defence shield; it is…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asserted that despite Moscow's attempts to downplay the impact of Western sanctions, the reality on the ground tells a different story.
We live in a very dangerous world. It is widely known that in these uncertain times, just a few countries with sizable or powerful militaries could endanger civilization in minutes. Every nation is working to improve its weapons, and Russia is a clear example of this growing threat. Currently at war with Ukraine, on Sunday, Russia tested a weapon that, if launched at an urban population center such as Delhi or Mumbai, would turn the city into a fireball. In a split second, thousands of, or even millions of, lives could be lost. Moscow belived that this can pierce any defence shield.
What is the name of the nuclear-powered cruise missile tested by Russia?
Actually, on Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile. The test is notable because it comes as diplomatic relations between Russia and the United States become increasingly strained.
When was Russia’s nuclear-powered missile tested?
Putin also said that preparations are already underway to field the weapon in the near future. According to the News18 Hindi report, he claimed that no other country in the world has a missile like this and that it can evade any missile-detection system employed by enemies.
Additionally, Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, reported that the missile flew for nearly 15 hours and traveled approximately 14,000 kilometers during the test.
Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, stated to President Putin that during the test on October 21, the missile covered a distance of around 14,000 km (8,700 miles) and stayed in the air for approximately 15 hours, as reported by Reuters.
As per a News18 report, citing information from CNN, the missile can evade both air defense and missile defense systems. Putin also indicated that there will now be discussions about how to use the weapon and that he will prepare the necessary infrastructure for that.
Meanwhile, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special representative, stated that the details from this successful test and recent information from the battlefield were shared with the U.S. administration on their trip to America. The test occurred at a time when the U.S. imposed sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, which is now one of the most aggressive measures taken against Russia so far by the Trump administration.
How does this missile bypass existing defense systems?
Last week, the planned summit with US President Doland Trump was also called off, increasing tensions between the two countries. Russia, under Putin’s direction, conducted an exercise of strategic nuclear forces. The Kremlin stated that the drill tested the readiness of military command-and-control systems and the skills of personnel, with all objectives successfully achieved.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asserted that despite Moscow’s attempts to downplay the impact of Western sanctions, the reality on the ground tells a different story. In a post on X, Zelenskyy stated, “Russia can signal to the world all it wants that sanctions supposedly don’t affect its economy, but everyone can see the truth – gas station lines inside Russia, bankrupt regions, federal budget deficit. Sanctions remain one of the most painful blows for Putin.”
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
- The planned summit with US President Doland Trump was also called off, increasing tensions between the two countries.
- Russia’s top general, Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of Russia’s armed forces, reported that the missile flew for nearly 15 hours.
- It traveled approximately 14,000 kilometers during the test.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has tested the nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile.
The 9M730 Burevestnik missile, which is also referred to as the “Storm Petrel,” is a cruise missile launched from the ground and operates at low altitude. This missile is not only capable of carrying nuclear weapons but is also nuclear-powered. NATO designation is SSC-X-9 Skyfall.
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