Russia says it has tested nuclear-powered Burevestnik missile

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete October 26, 2025 at 02:14 PM

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Russia's Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov announced that a nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile has been tested, covering 14,000km during a multi-hour flight on October 21st. The missile is claimed to have the capability to evade missile defenses and potentially unlimited range. President Vladimir Putin stated that a "final successful test" was conducted in 2023, though this could not be independently verified. Of at least 13 known tests since 2016, only two were partially successful. Western experts doubt Russia's claims regarding the missile’s strategic value and operational success due to significant technical challenges and previous flight-test failures.

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