Russia's new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile system suffers catastrophic failure during test launch

Recent imagery from commercial satellites suggests that Russia's Sarmat missile suffered a catastrophic failure during a test, resulting in a 60-meter-wide crater at the launch site. The damage appears to be extensive, with visible destruction not evident in earlier photos. This incident marks at least the second failure of the RS-28 Sarmat missile in under two years, potentially impacting Russia's nuclear capabilities. The missile's development has been plagued by issues, with the Kremlin initially claiming it could travel at five times the speed of sound, but recent evidence suggests it may not be ready for deployment.