The missile, known as Sarmat in Russia, is capable of delivering nuclear warheads anywhere in the world.
Russia announced Friday it had put its nuclear-capable Satan II intercontinental ballistic missiles on combat duty for the first time.
With an estimated range between 6,200 and 11,800 miles, Satan II has the capability to deliver a 10-ton payload containing 10 to 15 nuclear warheads at once to any location around the world.of Satan II last year, Russian President Vladimir Putin boasted that Satan II had no competition and would make Russia’s enemies “think twice” before issuing threats.
Russia announced Friday it had put its nuclear-capable Satan II intercontinental ballistic missiles on combat duty for the first time.Vladimir Putin boasted that Satan II had no competition and would make Russia’s enemies “think twice” before issuing threats.Russia’s saber-rattling leader also warned the missile “is capable of overcoming all modern means of anti-missile defense.”
Asked Friday about Russia’s “superweapon,” White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on a conference call that he was not in a position to confirm reports that Satan II missiles had been put on combat duty.
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