High-resolution satellite images of the launch pad at Russia's Plesetsk test site, where the RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile exploded shows extensive damage.

Vladimir Putin has been left humiliated after his prized Satan-2 missile exploded at a testing facility. Russia 's only suitable missile testing site was destroyed as a result, handing a major setback to Moscow's development of the hypersonic warhead.

A CBS News analysis of satellite imagery indicates Russia's recent ICBM launch failed. It's the latest in a string of Russian nuclear weapon tests this year.

According to the Defense Romania portal, citing publications in Russian media, the Russian Federation conducted a test launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile RS-28 "Satan" around September 21,

As reported by the Defense Romania portal, citing publications in Russian media, the Russian Federation conducted a test launch of the RS-28 "Satan" intercontinental ballistic missile around September 21,

Russia’s plans for their ‘doomsday’ hypersonic missiles have been delayed for years after the Satan-2 missile exploded during a test launch. ‌The huge detonation destroyed Russia’s only site suitable for testing the doomsday hypersonic rocket,

According to the Defence Romania portal, citing publications in Russian media, the Russian Federation conducted a test launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile RS-28 "Satan" around 21 September 2024.