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Russia's Defense Ministry has announced a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile at the Kapustin Yar testing range, affirming the stability and high reliability of Russian missiles for strategic security, without specifying the type of missile tested.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised troops involved in the recent intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test and reiterated the country's policy of not hesitating to launch a nuclear strike if provoked. While experts believe North Korea has yet to obtain functioning nuclear missiles and is unlikely to use them first due to being outgunned by the US and its allies, the country has adopted an escalatory nuclear doctrine and has conducted multiple missile tests. The US, South Korea, and Japan have condemned North Korea's missile launches, and the three countries have pledged to fully implement UN Security Council resolutions to prevent the advancement of North Korea's unlawful missile program.
North Korea test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the waters off Japan, marking its second launch in as many days. The missile has the capability to reach the mainland United States, flying for 73 minutes before landing west of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. South Korea criticized the launch as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions, while North Korea blamed the US for escalating tensions in the region. The launch comes after a joint statement from the US and South Korea warned that any nuclear attack by North Korea would result in the end of the Kim regime.
North Korea conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test in five months, launching a solid-fueled weapon believed to be the Hwasong-18 ICBM. The missile flew approximately 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) before landing in the waters between the Korean Peninsula and Japan. The test was condemned by the US, South Korea, and Japan as a violation of UN Security Council resolutions. The launch comes as North Korea protests against joint efforts by the US and South Korea to strengthen their nuclear deterrence capabilities.
Russian rocket forces have loaded a new Yars intercontinental ballistic missile into a silo at the Kozelsk base in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow. The RS-24 (Yars) missile is designed to carry multiple nuclear warheads and is part of Russia's extensive arsenal of nuclear weapons, which is the largest in the world.
Russia successfully test-launched a Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile from its new nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine cruiser, "Emperor Alexander the Third."
Russia successfully test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a new nuclear submarine, the Imperator Alexander III, in the White Sea. The submarine is part of the Borei-class and carries 16 Bulava missiles. Tensions between Russia and the West are high, with President Putin recently revoking Russia's ratification of a global nuclear test ban. The test launch is the final test for the submarine, after which a decision will be made on its induction into the fleet.
Russia has reportedly put its advanced intercontinental ballistic missile system, the Sarmat, on combat duty, according to the head of the country's space agency. The Sarmat is capable of carrying up to 15 nuclear warheads and has a range of approximately 18,000km. It is designed to replace Russia's older generation of intercontinental ballistic missiles. The missile's short initial launch phase makes it difficult to track, and Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously stated that it would make Russia's enemies "think twice" about their threats.
Russia has announced that its nuclear-capable Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system, also known as "Satan 2," has entered combat duty. The Sarmat missile is designed to evade anti-missile defense systems and can carry multiple warheads, with a range that can reach any target on Earth. It weighs over 200 tonnes and has been under development since 2009, with tests conducted since 2016. The missile is intended to replace the R-36M ICBM in Russia's arsenal.
North Korea announced the successful test of a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-18, which could be a significant breakthrough in its efforts to acquire a more powerful, harder-to-detect weapon targeting the continental United States. The missile was launched from near Pyongyang and supervised on site by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Korean Peninsula for joint aerial training with South Korean warplanes in their latest show of force against North Korea.
North Korea has successfully tested a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that uses solid fuel, making it quicker to launch and harder to detect. The missile, named Hwasong-18, is a major milestone for the nation's military and will greatly strengthen its already formidable nuclear arsenal. Experts say the missile's development shows that US efforts to prevent North Korea from developing advanced nuclear technology have largely failed. The test took place on Thursday morning, local time, and caused a brief alert on the Japanese island of Hokkaido.
Russia successfully tested an "advanced" intercontinental ballistic missile, according to the country's defense ministry. The missile test follows Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to suspend his country's last remaining nuclear arms control pact with the United States. Putin also announced in February that he will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. The Russian Defense Ministry did not specify what type of missile was used in the launch, but it referred to the exercise as a way to "test advanced combat equipment of intercontinental ballistic missiles."
Leaked Pentagon documents offer a pessimistic US view of the war's progress in Ukraine, predicting a stalemate for months to come. The CIA believes that Putin is not serious about negotiations and that Ukrainian progress on the battlefield will shape the prospect for diplomacy. More than 11 million Ukrainian refugees have fled to Poland since Russia invaded in February 2022. Russia successfully conducted a test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile on Tuesday, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.