Russia Carries Out Successful Test of Topol-M Ballistic Missile

Russia conducted on Monday a successful test launch of a silo-based Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk launch site, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — According to the document, the test launch was carried out to confirm combat capabilities and reliability of Topol-M ICBMs. “The simulated warhead hit a designated target at a firing range on the Kamchatka peninsula with high precision,” the ministry said in a press release. Never miss a story again — sign up to our Telegram channel and we’ll keep you up to speed!