Russia tests new Anti-Ballistic missile in Kazakhstan

Russia's Ministry of Defence said it had successfully conducted a test launch of a new anti-ballistic missile. In a statement, the ministry said the ABM was trialled at the Sary-Shagan firing range in Kazakhstan.

Major General Sergei Grabchuk said the new missile had "confirmed its inherent characteristics after a series of tests, and the combat crews have successfully accomplished the task, hitting the mock target with the specified accuracy."