Russia duly notified the United States before launching an intercontinental ballistic missilethe Pentagon said Wednesday, adding that sees the test as routine, not a threat to the United StatesReuters and the Guardian reported.
Russia said earlier on Wednesday it is carried out the first test launch of its intercontinental ballistic missile “Sarmat“- a new addition to her nuclear arsenalfor which President Vladimir Putin said he would give Moscow’s enemies something to think about.
Russia is expected to deploy Sarmat with 10 or more warheads on each missile, according to the US Congressional Research Service.
The rocket has been under development for years that is why the test launch is no surprise to the Westbut occurs at a time of extreme geopolitical tension due to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
