Putin: Russia’s new nuclear-powered missile can evade any defence

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by ReutersOctober 26, 2025 at 10:15 AM

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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia has successfully tested its nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile, a weapon claimed to evade any defense system. The missile, also known as SSC-X-9 Skyfall by NATO, was tested on October 21 and reportedly traveled 14,000 km over about 15 hours. Putin emphasized the missile's uniqueness and its potential for unlimited range with an unpredictable flight path. Russia plans to move towards deploying this weapon, which is seen as invincible against current and future missile defenses. The announcement was made during a meeting at a command point where Putin was dressed in camouflage fatigues, overseeing the war in Ukraine.

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