The RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) of Russia, commonly known as "Satan II" in Western media and once described as invincible by President Vladimir Putin, has been deployed for combat duty, the head of the state space agency Roscosmos said Friday.
"The Sarmat strategic missile system has entered active duty," Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov said.
According to Sputnik News, "The RS-28 Sarmat is Russia's next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is set to become the backbone of the country's silo-based strategic deterrent. With its impressive range and destructive power, the Sarmat is considered one of the deadliest nuclear missiles in the world."
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