Putin Test Launches Burevestnik Nuclear Cruise Missile: “No One in the World Has This Weapon”

Russia has confirmed the successful test of its nuclear-powered and nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile, which President Vladimir Putin claims can evade any defence system. Announced alongside a major nuclear drill, the test signals Moscow’s defiance amid the Ukraine war and heightened US sanctions. Putin said the missile completed “crucial testing,” while military chief Valery Gerasimov reported it flew 14,000 km in 15 hours using nuclear propulsion. The missile is designed for intercontinental range, low-altitude flight, and post-strike strategic attacks.