Russia Tested New Missile Capable of Reaching Any Target Worldwide
By Daniel Faith
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced the successful final test of a new nuclear-powered cruise missile, known as Burevestnik, describing it as a breakthrough weapon with “unlimited range.”
Putin made the declaration on Sunday during a televised meeting with military officials, stating that the “decisive tests are now complete.”
He ordered the immediate preparation of facilities to deploy the missile into active service with the Russian Armed Forces, marking a major step in Moscow’s ongoing efforts to modernize its strategic weapon systems amid the Ukraine war.
“No One Else in the World Possesses This Weapon” – Putin
Describing the Burevestnik as a “unique creation,” Putin said the missile can strike targets at any distance with “guaranteed precision.”
Russia’s Chief of General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, revealed that during the last test on October 21, the missile flew continuously for about 15 hours, covering nearly 14,000 kilometres (8,700 miles), a range he said was still not its maximum capacity.
“The technical characteristics of the Burevestnik allow it to be used against highly protected sites located anywhere in the world,” Gerasimov stated.
Strategic Message Amid Ukraine War and Tense US Relations
Putin first announced the development of the Burevestnik missile system in 2018, saying it could evade all existing missile defence systems, a move widely viewed as a response to perceived US threats at the time.
The announcement of the successful final test comes as Russian forces continue to make gradual advances on the Ukrainian front, engaging in costly and prolonged battles around key territories.
It also comes amid uncertainty over a potential new summit between Putin and US President Donald Trump, as tensions between Washington and Moscow remain heightened over nuclear arms control and the war in Ukraine.
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