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Russian Military Analysts Claim Sarmat Missile Can Destroy Enemy Country in One Strike
Russian military analysts Igor Korotchenko and Alexander Stepanov claimed the Sarmat ICBM can carry 10 or more high-yield nuclear warheads and travel over 35,000 km on a suborbital trajectory. The statements were published by TASS, a state-run Russian news agency. The claims have raised concerns about the strategic implications of the Sarmat system.
Igor Korotchenko, a military analyst, stated that the Sarmat ICBM is capable of carrying 10 or more high-yield nuclear warheads and has advanced capabilities to penetrate missile defense systems. The claim was published by TASS on May 13, 2026. Alexander Stepanov, another military analyst, added that the Sarmat system can travel a maximum range of 35,000 km on a suborbital trajectory, which would allow it to strike targets in Europe or beyond. These statements were released by TASS on the same day, with slightly different emphasis on the technical capabilities of the missile.
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StateTASSMay 13, 03:11 PM
Sarmat, Oreshnik missiles can take out Europe’s entire military infrastructure — expert"The maximum range of the Sarmat system can exceed 35,000 km on a suborbital trajectory," Alexander Stepanov said
StateTASSMay 13, 12:57 PM
Enemy country can be destroyed in one fell swoop of Sarmat missile — military analystIgor Korotchenko said that the Sarmat ICBM is capable of carrying 10 or more high-yield nuclear warheads and has a sophisticated suite of missile defense penetration capabilities