Russia says it tested an ICBM. According to the information, the long-range ballistic missile was launched from the southern region of Astrakhan on the Caspian Sea. Moments later, a target was hit at a test site in Kazakhstan.
“The aim was to test the future combat equipment of ICBMs,” the defense ministry said in Moscow on Wednesday evening. Especially since the offensive war against Ukraine began more than a year ago, international observers have repeatedly accused Russia of building military threats. Moscow recently caused a stir by announcing that it would station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus. However, these are shorter-range weapons than ICBMs.
Training in the Arctic
The Russian army began an exercise in the Arctic on Monday. According to reports, 1,800 soldiers and more than a dozen ships are taking part in the exercise. “Particular attention will be paid to the safety of Russia’s merchant and sea routes, such as the Northeast Passage, during the maneuver,” a statement said on Monday. Due to increasing global warming, the Northeast Passage, which connects the North Atlantic and the Pacific Ocean, is becoming increasingly important for shipping. Many important raw materials for Russia are transported there.
Source: Krone
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