Russia Carries Out Test Of Nuclear-Capable ICBM, Putin: Russia Has No Plans Of Deploying Nuclear Weapons In Space
Putin: Although Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space, space issues and efforts to neutralize threats that may emerge in the space sphere should constantly be in the spotlight.
MOSCOW - Russia carried out a test-launch of the nuclear-capable Yars intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in a training ground in Kamchatka, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The MOD said that the purpose of the launch was to "confirm the tactical, technical and flight characteristics of the modern missile system".
After reports that Russia is preparing to deploy nuclear capabilities in space, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that although Russia has no plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space, "space issues and efforts to neutralize threats that may emerge in the space sphere should constantly be in the spotlight of the government," Russian state news cited Putin as saying.
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