Strategic Missile Forces personnel carried out an intercontinental ballistic missile test at the Kapustin Yar test site located in the Astrakhan region. The operation was reported by TASS, citing the press service of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. The agency described the event as a successful launch of a mobile ground-based ICBM system, marking a significant milestone for the ongoing modernization of Russia’s strategic forces.
According to official statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense, the primary objective of the test was to validate cutting-edge combat equipment and to verify the effectiveness of the design and technical solutions incorporated into the latest strategic missile systems. The mission demonstrated the accuracy and reliability of the configured guidance and control circuits, as well as the robustness of the overall system during a realistic launch scenario. The training warhead of the rocket reportedly reached the designated target area at the Sary-Shagan test site in Kazakhstan, achieving the specified hit rate that had been established for the exercise.
The ministry confirmed that the launch missions were completed in full, with all planned objectives met under the stipulated conditions. The event is framed as part of an ongoing program to test and refine the capabilities of mobile intercontinental ballistic missiles and related support systems, ensuring readiness for strategic deterrence missions.
Previously, the Strategic Missile Forces announced the initiation of a planned command and personnel exercise conducted with the Novosibirsk missile formation, reflecting the broader schedule of training activities designed to enhance organizational readiness and operational coordination across the force. The exercises are described as essential for assessing the integration of new equipment, enhancing crew proficiency, and maintaining preparedness for hypothetical combat scenarios.