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RUSSIAN NUCLEAR LAUNCH Russian RS-28 Sarmat Missile Faces Repeated Test Failures
Russia's ambitious RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile program has encountered significant setbacks, with the most recent test ending in another catastrophic failure. The missile, touted by Russian officials as a cornerstone of their nuclear deterrent, exploded in its silo during its fourth unsuccessful test on September 21, 2024.
A History of Setbacks
The Sarmat missile, also known as "Satan II" by NATO, has been plagued by delays and technical issues since its inception. Initially expected to be deployed by 2020, the program has faced numerous postponements. Despite claims of being on "combat alert," the missile has yet to demonstrate consistent reliability. Previous tests have also ended in failure, raising concerns about the project's viability[3].
The Latest Failure
The most recent test, conducted at an undisclosed location, resulted in the missile exploding within its launch silo. This catastrophic failure represents a significant blow to Russia's efforts to modernize its nuclear arsenal[6].
Technical Specifications and Ambitions
The RS-28 Sarmat is a three-stage, liquid-fueled missile with a range of 18,000 km, a payload of up to 10 tonnes
and multiple warheads or hypersonic glide vehicles capacity. Russian officials have claimed that the Sarmat's short boost phase and ability to fly over the South Pole would make it difficult to intercept.
International Implications
The repeated failures of the Sarmat tests have drawn international attention. Satellite imagery has provided evidence of previous failed launches, and the setbacks come at a time of heightened global tensions and scrutiny of Russia's military capabilities.
As Russia continues to grapple with these technical challenges, questions arise about the feasibility of their ambitious nuclear modernization plans and the credibility of their claims regarding advanced missile systems.
Russia's Has No Credible Nuclear Deterrent: Putin’s Threats are Bluff & Bluster
Russia's been making a lot of noise about its nuclear capabilities lately, but when you take a closer look, it's all just a bunch of hot air. The latest example is the RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile program, which has been plagued by delays and technical problems. The most recent test ended in a catastrophic failure, with the missile exploding in its silo. This is just the latest in a long line of setbacks for the Sarmat, and it's clear that Russia's nuclear modernization plans are in trouble.
But the Sarmat is just the tip of the iceberg. Russia's entire nuclear deterrent is a house of cards, propped up by bluff and bluster. Let's take a look at the facts.
First, Russia's nuclear arsenal is aging and in disrepair. Many of its missiles and bombers are decades old, and it's unclear how many of them are actually operational. The Russians have been trying to modernize, but it's a slow and painful process.
Second, Russia's nuclear command and control systems are outdated and vulnerable to cyber attack. In a real crisis, it's unclear whether the Russians could even get their missiles off the ground, let alone hit their targets. Or explode on target: tritium decay and corruption.
Third, Russia's nuclear doctrine is a mess. They've been talking about using nukes in a variety of scenarios, from a conventional war in Europe to a conflict with China. But this just shows that they're not sure what they're doing. A credible nuclear deterrent requires a clear and consistent doctrine, not a bunch of vague threats.
Fourth, Russia's nuclear industry is in shambles. They've been struggling to produce new missiles and warheads, and it's unclear whether they have the resources to keep up with the West.
Finally, let's not forget about the Russian military's overall performance in recent years. They've been involved in a number of conflicts, from Ukraine to Syria, and they've consistently shown themselves to be inept and incompetent. Do we really think they could pull off a successful nuclear strike?
So what's going on here? Why is Russia making all these nuclear threats if they don't have a credible deterrent? The answer is simple: it's all bluff and bluster. Putin wants to look tough and intimidating, but he's unable to put in the hard work and resources necessary to actually build a credible nuclear deterrent. His bluff is starting to wear thin. The West is no longer intimidated by Russia's nuclut ear threats, and it's starting to call their bluff. The Russians are going to have to put up or shut up, and they can’t put up.Russia's nuclear deterrent is a paper tiger. It's a bunch of old missiles and bombers, propped up by empty threats and bluster. The West should not be intimidated by Russia's nuclear posturing, and it should continue to call their bluff.
Word of the Day "prisoner of war":
- English: Prisoner of war (n)
- French: Prisonnier de guerre (n/m)
- Spanish: Prisionero de guerra (n/m)
- German: Kriegsgefangener (n/m)
- Estonian: sõdurvang (n)
- Russian: военнопленный (n/m)
- Ukrainian: військовополонений (n/m)
- Mandarin Chinese: 战俘 (zhànfú)
Sample sentence:
Ukraine took even more Russians as prisoners of war.
- French: L'Ukraine a capturé encore plus de Russes comme prisonniers de guerre.
- Spanish: Ucrania tomó aún más rusos como prisioneros de guerra.
- German: Die Ukraine nahm noch mehr Russen als Kriegsgefangene.
- Estonian: Ukraina võttis veel rohkem vene sõdurvangi.
- Russian: Украина взяла в плен еще больше русских военнопленных.
- Ukrainian: Україна взяла в полон ще більше російських військовополонених.
- Mandarin Chinese: 乌克兰抓了更多的俄罗斯战俘。 (Yùkèlán zhuā le gèng duō de éluósī zhànfú.)