Day after Putin's nuke war warning, Russia tests nuclear ballistic Yars missile
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Day after Putin's nuke war warning, Russia tests nuclear ballistic Yars missile

Hindustan Times  

Russia's defence ministry announced a successful test fire of a Yars intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile on Friday, reported news agency TASS. FILE PHOTO: A Russian Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system drives during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 78th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia May 9, 2023. "At the state test cosmodrome Plesetsk, crews from the Yoshkar-Ola missile formation carried out a combat training launch of a mobile-based solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile PGRK Yars, equipped with multiple warheads. Putin's nuke war warning The test follows Russian president Vladimir Putin's warning against “increased Western involvement” in the Ukraine war, pointing towards the potential for a “global nuclear conflict”.

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Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says
1 week ago

Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says

Hindustan Times  

By Lidia Kelly Russia to boost its ballistic arsenal with new missiles and testing, commander says -Russia is boosting its ballistic arsenal with new strategic missile systems, plans maximum-range launches and may increase testing in response to growing external threats, a senior Russian military commander said on Monday. In a clear warning that Russia will respond if it deems its …

Ukraine-Russia war: What is an intercontinental ballistic missile and how many does Russia have?
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine-Russia war: What is an intercontinental ballistic missile and how many does Russia have?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Initally, Ukraine suggested an intercontinental ballistic missile had been …

What do we know about Putin’s ‘experimental’ ballistic missile?
1 month ago

What do we know about Putin’s ‘experimental’ ballistic missile?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin has claimed Moscow …

Russia's hits Ukraine's Dnipro with hypersonic ballistic missile in response to ATACM attack: What it means
1 month ago

Russia's hits Ukraine's Dnipro with hypersonic ballistic missile in response to ATACM attack: What it means

Op India  

In what would be the first use of such a potent nuclear-capable weapon in the more than 1,000-day war Ukraine Air Force claimed on Thursday that Russia had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile towards the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, responded to the Ukrainian Air Force’s allegations by saying that Russia launched a hypersonic medium-range ballistic …

Analysis: Russia’s nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from the Cold War doctrine of deterrence
1 month ago

Analysis: Russia’s nuclear-capable missile is a clear departure from the Cold War doctrine of deterrence

CNN  

CNN — Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile on Thursday is the latest escalation in the Ukraine war. “To my knowledge, yes, it’s the first time MIRV has been used in combat,” Hans Kristensen, the director of the Nuclear Information Project at the Federation of American Scientists, said. Video Ad Feedback Video appears to show the moment of impact …

What is intercontinental ballistic missile that Ukraine claims Russia fired?
1 month ago

What is intercontinental ballistic missile that Ukraine claims Russia fired?

Firstpost  

Ukraine’s air force has accused Russia of launching an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Astrakhan region overnight on its city of Dnipro. Experts say the choice of Moscow’s strike and the alleged use of the powerful long-range weapon could be a ‘message’ for the West Ukraine says Russia fired an intercontinental ballistic missile in its central-eastern city of Dnipro overnight, …

Russia fires nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time: What is ICBM
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1 month ago

Russia fires nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time: What is ICBM

Live Mint  

In yet another sign of an escalating war between the two countries which has been going on for over 1,000 days, Russia on Thursday fired an intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine, for the first time. The development comes just two days after Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine that formally lowers the threshold for Moscow's use of nuclear weapons, …

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop
1 month ago

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with a new missile that he claims the West can’t stop

Associated Press  

The Kremlin fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine on Thursday in response to Kyiv’s use this week of American and British missiles capable of striking deeper into Russia, President Vladimir Putin said. “We believe that we have the right to use our weapons against military facilities of the countries that allow to use their weapons against our facilities,” …

November 21, 2024 - Russia-Ukraine news
54 years, 11 months ago

November 21, 2024 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

A view shows a site of a Russian missile strike in Dnipro, Ukraine, on November 21. Mykola Synelnykov/Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia carried out a strike with a “ballistic missile with a non-nuclear hypersonic warhead” with a medium range on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Here’s what else you need to know: Putin’s warning: “We consider …

What is RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile or ICBM, range and can Russians really launch it?
1 month ago

What is RS-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile or ICBM, range and can Russians really launch it?

India TV News  

New Delhi: In a major development, Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday. Intercontinental ballistic missiles are strategic weapons designed to deliver nuclear warheads and are an important part of Russia's nuclear deterrent. RS-26 Rubezh missile According to Defence Express, the RS-26 "Rubezh" missile is designed for delivering nuclear warheads. Range of RS-26 Rubezh …

Russian ballistic missile allegedly targets Ukraine’s Dnipro: Video sparks global concern | WATCH
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1 month ago

Russian ballistic missile allegedly targets Ukraine’s Dnipro: Video sparks global concern | WATCH

India TV News  

A video has been released showing what is believed to be a Russian missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Video of the suspected missile launch emerged A video posted online showed a bright light in the sky, reportedly capturing an RS-26 intercontinental ballistic missile being launched from Russia. Specifications : 12 metres long, weighing 36 tons : 12 …

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with new intermediate ballistic missile
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1 month ago

Putin says Russia attacked Ukraine with new intermediate ballistic missile

Al Jazeera  

President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces have fired a new intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine, in response to Kyiv’s use this week of US and UK-made missiles in attacks on targets in Russia. In a televised address, President Vladimir Putin said Russia had tested a hypersonic intermediate-range missile in a strike on Ukraine in response to the aggressive actions of …

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine
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1 month ago

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine

NPR  

Putin says Russia tested a new intermediate-range ballistic missile on Ukraine toggle caption Latin America News Agency/Reuters KYIV, Ukraine — Russia fired an experimental intermediate-range ballistic missile at Ukraine overnight, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a TV speech Thursday, warning that the Kremlin could use it against military installations of countries that have allowed Ukraine to use their missiles …

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war
1 month ago

Ukraine says Russia launched an intercontinental missile in an attack for the first time in the war

LA Times  

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Thursday, rescue workers put out a fire of a burning house damaged by a Russian strike on Dnipro, Ukraine. The attack comes in a week when tensions have repeatedly soared, as the U.S. eased restrictions on Ukraine’s use of American-made longer-range missiles inside Russia and Russian President Vladimir Putin lowered …

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral
1 month ago

Russia spokesperson ordered on call to keep quiet on ICBM strike? Video is viral

India Today  

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Thursday received a phone call in the middle of a press conference where she was allegedly instructed by her higher authorities to not speak about the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by Moscow during an attack on Ukraine. In a theatrical presentation likely designed to strike fear into the hearts of naive …

Putin rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Putin rehearses nuclear WAR: Russia gives terrifying glimpse of WW3 onset by testing missiles capable of unleashing 'massive nuclear strike'

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has staged a mock nuclear war, launching scores of missiles capable of unleashing a 'massive' strike in a stark warning to the West. The major new exercises spanned Russia, with Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launches from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the northwest to the Kura test range in Kamchatka in the far east. Nuclear-powered submarines, a …

Nuclear Simulations: Russia Tests Missiles at Massive Scale to Simulate Nuclear Response
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Nuclear Simulations: Russia Tests Missiles at Massive Scale to Simulate Nuclear Response

India Today  

Russia conducted a series of missile tests over thousands of miles, simulating a massive nuclear response to an enemy first strike. The exercise involved Russia's full nuclear triad of ground-, sea- and air-launched missiles. The purpose of the drill was to practice delivering a 'massive nuclear strike by strategic offensive forces in response to a nuclear strike by the enemy'.

Russia tests nuclear unit as it rolls out ballistic missiles in latest threat to West
2 months ago

Russia tests nuclear unit as it rolls out ballistic missiles in latest threat to West

The Independent  

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Russia wheels out terrifying Yars missiles capable of striking targets 7,500 miles away in latest nuke drills
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia wheels out terrifying Yars missiles capable of striking targets 7,500 miles away in latest nuke drills

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin's forces are holding yet more nuclear missile drills amid an ongoing programme of strategic military exercises, wheeling out terrifying intercontinental ballistic missiles in new footage released today. Unsettling footage shows mobile Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles being moved from hangars into forest locations in Russia's remote Irkutsk region of Siberia for potential combat use. Unsettling footage shows mobile Yars …

Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border
7 months ago

Russia starts ‘tactical nuclear drills’ near Ukraine border

Al Jazeera  

‘First stage’ of exercises involves Iskander and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles and is seen as a warning to Ukraine’s Western allies. Russia has begun the first stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills, involving Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, in areas bordering Ukraine. Belarus, where Russia said last year it was deploying tactical nuclear weapons, is also expected to take part. Nuclear analysts …

Putin oversaw test firing of ballistic missiles, says Kremlin | DETAILS
1 year, 1 month ago

Putin oversaw test firing of ballistic missiles, says Kremlin | DETAILS

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw ballistic missile drills remotely, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, which came hours after the country's move to revoke a key nuclear arms control treaty. “Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Vladimir Putin led a training exercise that involved the forces and resources of the ground, sea and air components of Russia’s nuclear …

Putin says Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus next month
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin says Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus next month

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Moscow will deploy some of its tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus next month, a move that the Belarusian opposition described as an attempt to blackmail the West. Putin announced the planned deployment of the short-range nuclear weapons in Belarus earlier this year in a move widely seen as a warning to …

Russia stops sharing missile test info with U.S., launches drills of its nuclear missile forces
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia stops sharing missile test info with U.S., launches drills of its nuclear missile forces

The Hindu  

A senior Russian diplomat said on March 29 that Moscow will no longer inform the U.S. about its missile tests, an announcement that came as the Russian military deployed mobile launchers in Siberia in a show of the country’s massive nuclear capability amid the fighting in Ukraine. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said in remarks carried by Russian news …

Russia starts Yars intercontinental ballistic missile drills
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia starts Yars intercontinental ballistic missile drills

Al Jazeera  

The Yars mobile ICBM system has a reported range of 12,000km and can carry multiple nuclear warheads. Russia has started exercises with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system and several thousand troops in what is likely to be seen as another attempt by Moscow to show off its nuclear strength. Russian President Vladimir Putin has aimed to make the Yars …

March 27, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 8 months ago

March 27, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Vladimir Putin says he plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, the neighboring ally from which he staged part of his February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The weapons Putin plans to move to Belarus are not strategic nuclear weapons, those giant intercontinental ballistic missiles that, if fired, could end life on earth. What’s more, he notes, Russia already has …

A look at Russia’s nuclear arsenal as Moscow to place nuke arms in Belarus
1 year, 8 months ago

A look at Russia’s nuclear arsenal as Moscow to place nuke arms in Belarus

Live Mint  

President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said that Russia is preparing to station tactical nuclear weapons in the neighboring Belarus. Putin said work would be completed on building storage units for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus on July 1, a move he likened to US nuclear deployments in Europe. The clue is in the name: they are nuclear weapons used for …

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus
1 year, 8 months ago

Putin says Russia will station tactical nukes in Belarus

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement about tactical nuclear weapons comes after Britain’s decision to provide Ukraine with ammunition that he has falsely claimed contain nuclear components. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans Saturday to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus, a warning to the West as it steps up military support for Ukraine. The U.S. government believes Russia has …

Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles this year
1 year, 10 months ago

Putin says Russia to deploy Sarmat nuclear missiles this year

Al Jazeera  

Russian president’s statement comes after US reports said the weapon, which was supposed to be deployed last year, failed a recent test. President Vladimir Putin has said the delayed Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile will be deployed this year, in comments made on the eve of the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. During a state of the …

When Vladimir Putin is expected to launch ‘unstoppable’ nuclear Satan-2 missile
1 year, 10 months ago

When Vladimir Putin is expected to launch ‘unstoppable’ nuclear Satan-2 missile

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The dates that Russian President …

Putin sends nuclear message to West for THIRD day running with deployment of Yars strategic missile
2 years ago

Putin sends nuclear message to West for THIRD day running with deployment of Yars strategic missile

Daily Mail  

And on Wednesday, clip showed another missile arriving at the base in Kozelsky Comes a day after footage emerged of another Yars rocket at different base Russia's nuclear sabre-rattling continued for a third day running today as the Kremlin deployed more long-range missiles near its western borders. State-released footage showed the new deployment of a Yars strategic missile – which …

US officials divided over new intelligence suggesting Russian military discussed scenarios for using nuclear weapons
2 years, 1 month ago

US officials divided over new intelligence suggesting Russian military discussed scenarios for using nuclear weapons

CNN  

Washington CNN — Russian military officials have discussed how and under what conditions Russia would use a tactical nuclear weapon on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to a US intelligence assessment described to CNN by multiple sources who have read it. Tactical nuclear weapons are sometimes described as “small nukes,” because they are typically smaller nuclear warheads that are intended …

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin observes country's nuclear strategic drills
2 years, 1 month ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin observes country's nuclear strategic drills

India TV News  

Russia Ukraine war : Russian President Putin observed the launch of ballistic as well as cruise missiles on Wednesday amid tensions with the West over the Ukraine conflict. The maneuvers followed Putin’s warning about his readiness to use “all means available” to fend off attacks on Russia’s territory in a clear reference to the country’s nuclear arsenals. The Russian nuclear …

How many missiles are left in Russia's arsenal?
2 years, 2 months ago

How many missiles are left in Russia's arsenal?

ABC  

As Russia bombarded Ukraine this week, military observers were left wondering about how many and what types of rockets and missiles Russia still has in its arsenal. Some analysts say Russia could be running down its stockpiles of long-range precision weapons as the nearly eight-month-old war drags on and sanctions hit its economy, forcing it to resort to less-accurate ones. …

Could a desperate Russia use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine?
2 years, 2 months ago

Could a desperate Russia use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine?

Firstpost  

The United States warned of “catastrophic consequences” if Moscow were to cross the line and use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, after Russia’s foreign minister said that regions holding referendums would get full protection. Russia is known to have 6,257 nuclear weapons; USA 5,550; China 350 and expanding; France 290; United Kingdom 225; Pakistan 165; India 156; Israel 90; and North …

Ukraine war: Will Putin use nuclear weapons?
2 years, 2 months ago

Ukraine war: Will Putin use nuclear weapons?

Al Jazeera  

Russian president has repeatedly pledged to use all means at his disposal to keep his country safe. “All those weapons are in storage,” Pavel Podvig, a senior researcher who specialises in nuclear weapons at the United Nations’ disarmament think-tank in Geneva, told The Associated Press news agency. “But what will happen in a week or a month from now is …

Putin says Sarmat ballistic missile to be deployed by end of 2022
2 years, 6 months ago

Putin says Sarmat ballistic missile to be deployed by end of 2022

Al Jazeera  

The Russian missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads and evading radar, was tested in April amid heightened tensions. The deployment will come as part of a larger build-up of Russia’s military, Putin said, adding that troops have already begun to receive S-500 air defence and missile defence systems “that have no match in the world”. “We will continue to develop …

Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons

The Independent  

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Russia to deploy new intercontinental nuclear missiles by autumn
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia to deploy new intercontinental nuclear missiles by autumn

Al Jazeera  

The Sarmat missile can carry up to 15 nuclear warheads and has a range of 35,000km. Russia plans to deploy its newly tested Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, which is capable of mounting nuclear strikes on the United States, by the autumn. This week’s test of the new intercontinental ballistic missile marks a show of strength by Russia at a time …

Russia’s Sarmat and China’s YJ-21: What the missile tests mean
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia’s Sarmat and China’s YJ-21: What the missile tests mean

Al Jazeera  

Both countries have recently tested advanced new weapons, but what could they mean for current and future conflicts? In a public display of force, Russia’s newest heavy long-range missile blasted off on Wednesday from a test silo in Plesetsk, western Russia. The Sarmat’s short initial burn time at launch means that the US’s network of heat-detecting satellites will have a …

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best | WATCH
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia tests nuclear-capable missile that Putin calls world's best | WATCH

India Today  

In a show of strength two months into its assault on Ukraine, Russia test-launched a new nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile which President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday would make Moscow's enemies stop and think. Announcing the invasion eight weeks ago, Putin made a pointed reference to Russia's nuclear forces and warned the West that any attempt to get in its …

Russia fires new intercontinental ballistic missile amid rising tensions with West
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia fires new intercontinental ballistic missile amid rising tensions with West

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says a new intercontinental ballistic missile being tested will make the West "think twice" before harbouring aggressive intentions. Key points: The Sarmat launch comes at a moment of extreme tension over the war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin boasts says the ICBM can evade missile defences The missile test follows years of design and funding delays The …

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile, Putin has message for foes
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia tests new intercontinental ballistic missile, Putin has message for foes

Hindustan Times  

Russia said on Wednesday it has successfully tested its new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile - a strategic weapon President Vladimir Putin said had no analogues elsewhere and would provide food for thought for those who try to threaten Russia amid the ongoing war with Ukraine, reported news agency Reuters. "I congratulate you on the successful launch of the Sarmat intercontinental …

Sarmat: Russian missile will make enemies think twice, says Putin
2 years, 8 months ago

Sarmat: Russian missile will make enemies think twice, says Putin

Al Jazeera  

The Sarmat is a new heavy intercontinental ballistic missile that Russia is expected to deploy with 10 or more warheads on each. Russia successfully tested the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile with President Vladimir Putin boasting the nuclear-capable projectile will make Moscow’s enemies “think twice”. “This truly unique weapon will strengthen the combat potential of our armed forces, reliably ensure the …

Vladimir Putin tests ‘Satan II’ – a nuclear missile with a dozen warheads that can hit ‘anywhere in world’
2 years, 8 months ago

Vladimir Putin tests ‘Satan II’ – a nuclear missile with a dozen warheads that can hit ‘anywhere in world’

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin on Wednesday night boasted that he had unleashed the first successful test of a new nuclear missile known as "Satan II", which carries a dozen warheads and could be used to strike enemies around the world. The "superheavy" 200-tonne intercontinental ballistic missile was a "present to Nato", according to the Kremlin, and would make Moscow's enemies "think twice". …

Vladimir Putin puts Russia's nuclear forces on alert, as Ukraine agrees to talks with Russia
2 years, 9 months ago

Vladimir Putin puts Russia's nuclear forces on alert, as Ukraine agrees to talks with Russia

ABC  

President Vladimir Putin has put Russia's nuclear forces on high alert in the face of a barrage of Western reprisals for his war on Ukraine, which said it had repelled Russian ground forces attacking its biggest cities. Key points: Vladimir Putin put Russia's nuclear forces in a "special regime of combat duty" The office of Ukraine's president said a delegation …

Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile
3 years, 5 months ago

Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile

Al Jazeera  

Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile hit ground target more than 350 kilometres away, Russian defence ministry says. Russia has reported another successful test launch of a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile, a weapon President Vladimir Putin has touted as part of a new generation of missile systems without equal in the world. But some Western experts have questioned how advanced Russia’s new …

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