Russia claims it tested ‘unique’ Burevestnik nuclear-capable missile

Russia has tested a nuclear-capable cruise missile, Burevestnik, which can evade defences and loiter for long periods of time while covering thousands of kilometres in distance, according to the Russian president.

Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defences, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President Vladimir Putin said in remarks released on Sunday.

The footage released by the Kremlin showed Putin in military fatigues receiving the report on the missile from Russian Army Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov.

Gerasimov reportedly said the missile remained in the air for about 15 hours and covered 14,000 kilometres, adding that “this is not the attainable limit”. No further details are known at this time.

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