Watch: Russian Military Conducts Test Of Huge Mobile ICBM

Russia’s Defense Ministry announced Friday that its Strategic Missile Forces conducted a successful test launch of a mobile, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in the Arkhangelsk region. The missile traveled approximately 6,700 kilometers to the Kura test range on the Kamchatka Peninsula, demonstrating its long-range strike capability amid ongoing military tensions.

According to a statement from the Russian defense ministry, the launch was designed to verify the tactical, technical, and flight characteristics of the missile system. All assigned objectives were completed without deviation, with the ministry confirming a flawless trajectory. While the specific missile type was not disclosed, regional reports such as those from Meduza suggest the test may have involved the Yars ICBM system, which was previously launched from the same cosmodrome toward Kamchatka in May 2026.

The Plesetsk Cosmodrome, located in the northwestern Arkhangelsk region, serves as a key site for missile defense and aerospace testing, particularly in Russia’s Arctic zone. The Kura test range in Kamchatka is a designated impact area for long-range missile tests, ensuring that launches from western Russia can be assessed over intercontinental distances.

The use of a mobile, solid-fuel ICBM highlights Russia’s ongoing modernization of its nuclear deterrent capabilities. Such systems can be deployed rapidly and launched from various locations, enhancing operational flexibility. Analysts note that while the test itself was described as a training exercise, the technology demonstrated could be applicable in potential conflict scenarios involving Ukraine or NATO member states.

In a separate development, reports indicate that Russia has employed a newly upgraded missile in combat. According to Military Watch Magazine and Ukraine’s Main Directorate of Intelligence, an upgraded Iskander-1000 ballistic missile—designated as the 9M723-2—was used in an attack on Kyiv on August 27. This missile is reported to have a range of up to 1,000 kilometers, doubling the capability of the older Iskander-M system, which was limited to 500 kilometers. The upgrade reportedly includes a larger propulsion system and an enlarged launch tube, according to Ukrainian sources.

The Russian Defense Ministry’s announcement follows weeks of heightened military activity, including missile tests and battlefield deployments. While the ICBM test was framed as a routine training exercise, its timing and the disclosure of combat use of advanced missiles underscore Russia’s continued emphasis on strategic deterrence and technological advancement in its military arsenal.

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