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Russian mobile ICBM combat testing
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The Russian Ministry of Defense conducted combat testing of a mobile, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region. The exercise involved the Strategic Missile Forces practicing the redeployment of a mobile launch battery to a remote location before the launch. On August 28, 2026, authorities announced the successful completion of the test. The missile traveled over 6,700 kilometers, reaching its target at the Kura training ground on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Russian authorities reported that all tasks were completed and The primary objective was to verify the missile maintained its system’s tactical, technical, and flight characteristics. While the specific model was not officially disclosed, some visual evidence and reports suggest the test may have involved the RS-24 Yars system. This testing occurred occurs amid heightened geopolitical tensions between Moscow and Western nations, following previous strategic missile tests in May. The launch also follows an unannounced visit to Moscow by CIA Director John Ratcliffe on August 25. Although the Kremlin stated Ratcliffe did not meet with President Vladimir Putin, the visit involved contacts between security services.
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- 2026-08-29 12:49 UTC Russian mobile ICBM combat testing
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