Kremlin Declines Comment on Reported RS-28 Sarmat Missile Test Failure

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated he had no information regarding a test of Russia's RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile. Arms experts suggested the test appeared to have failed based on satellite imagery. Peskov referred inquiries to the defense ministry, which did not comment.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday that he had no information about a test of Russia's RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile, after arms experts suggested, based on satellite imagery, that it appeared to have failed in a test this month.

Peskov stated that the matter was for the defense ministry to address. The defense ministry did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.

(With inputs from agencies.)