Russia recently experienced what experts are calling a 'catastrophic failure' during a test of its RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile. Satellite images taken at the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia revealed a significant crater at the launch silo, indicating extensive damage following the failed test.
The RS-28 Sarmat missile, also known as Satan II in the West, is a key component of Russia's nuclear arsenal modernization efforts. Designed to deliver nuclear warheads over long distances, the missile has faced delays and testing setbacks throughout its development.