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Russia to test new nuclear missile that can destroy 'area the size of UK'

By Web Desk
October 25, 2017

Russia is all set to  test its new generation of nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).

Russians claim the missile will be able to penetrate the US’ defensive shield.

According to the Independent newspaper  the tests of the RS-28’s launch and first few seconds of flight would be carried out in Russia’s north-west before the end of the year.

Russian media claimed that the RS-28 Sarmat, a 100-plus-ton ICBM could destroy an area the size of Texas or the United Kingdom.