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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

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Sun Sep 22, 2024, 11:22 AM Sep 22

Vladimir Putin suffers huge military blow as 'unreliable' weapon 'explodes' in test

Recent satellite images have revealed a huge crater at a Russian missile testing site following the explosion of a nuclear-capable RS-28 Sarmat, dealing an embarrassing setback to President Vladimir Putin.

The weapon, known in the West as Satan-2, is considered a key part of Russia's military might by the Kremlin. Yet, this latest blunder marks the fourth consecutive test failure, casting doubts over its dependability.

Analyst MeNMyR shared Planet Lab photos of the Plesetsk cosmodrome in Arkhangelsk Oblast on social media, stating: "As is readily apparent, the RS-28 Sarmat test was a complete failure.

"The missile detonated in the silo leaving a massive crater and destroying the test site. The Sarmat is a liquid-fuelled missile so this accident could have occurred separate from the actual launch activity."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/vladimir-putin-suffers-huge-military-blow-as-unreliable-weapon-explodes-in-test/ar-AA1qZlmB

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Vladimir Putin suffers huge military blow as 'unreliable' weapon 'explodes' in test (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 22 OP
Comrade Ka-boom-ski. magicarpet Sep 22 #1
I zink ze engineer, Komrad Jerkov, lastlib Sep 22 #2
magic carpet Johnny999r Sep 23 #7
"... this latest blunder marks the fourth consecutive test failure, casting doubts over its dependability." What doubt? Jim__ Sep 22 #3
Another careless smoker, da? bluedigger Sep 22 #4
Womp womp zuul Sep 22 #5
Such a pity that putler was not standing right next to it. niyad Sep 22 #6

Jim__

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3. "... this latest blunder marks the fourth consecutive test failure, casting doubts over its dependability." What doubt?
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