Russia Successfully Test Launches ICBM of Mobile Ground-Based Complex
17:04 GMT 12.04.2024 (Updated: 18:53 GMT 12.04.2024)
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia carried out a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) of a mobile ground-based missile complex from the Kapustin Yar test site, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
"On April 12, 2024, a successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile of a mobile ground-based missile complex was carried out from the 4th State Central Interspecific site Kapustin Yar in the Astrakhan region by the combat crew of the Strategic Missile Forces," the ministry said.
The Russian Defence Ministry has released footage of the successful launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar testing site. pic.twitter.com/zUxI22ewC6
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) April 12, 2024
The launch was carried out as part of state tests of promising missile systems, as well as confirmation of the stability of missiles in service, the ministry said, adding that all test launch tasks have been fully completed.
A test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from a mobile ground-based missile system was conducted from the Kapustin Yar testing site, the Russian Ministry of Defence said. pic.twitter.com/S2PxupfhCc
— Sputnik (@SputnikInt) April 12, 2024
