Frightening simulation shows how Russia's newly tested nuclear missile could strike US

Let’s be honest, the moment you start focusing on it, there seems to feel like there’s 99 problems to worry about right now.

From conflict across the globe to virus outbreaks, there’s also that somewhat constant lingering fear of nuclear war.

And that gets heightened every now and again thanks to Russia releasing lists of ‘targets’ or testing powerful new weapons.

It was recently reported that Vladimir Putin confirmed the successful test of a new Sarmat strategic weapon with the ability to carry a nuclear warhead.

“This is the most powerful missile in the world,” the leader eerily boasted on Russian state television. Welp.

He said the thing would enter combat service at the end of the year, which just so happens to be called the ‘Satan II’ in the West. And with a minimum range of about 3,400 miles, a simulation shows what would happen if it was used against the US.

Putin confirmed the successful test launch on Tuesday. (Mikhail METZEL / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)

Shared by YouTube account @GeoTop60, the video looks at the RS-28 Sarmat’s ability with Putin saying it has a maximum range of over 21,750 miles.

Although, it’s worth noting that Western analysts have estimated that it’s got an actual maximum range of roughly 11,000 miles.

Either way, it’s capable of hitting any city in the US from Russian territory.

And the simulation says that ‘immediately’ after a launch is detected, American systems ‘will go into alarm mode’.

Carrying multiple nuclear warheads, it says it will be ‘extremely difficult’ to intercept them.

“Massive launch of such missiles will overload US defence and make repelling an attack unlikely,” it continues as it shows smoke clouds across the nation.

The simulation explains Sarmat could fly to the States in ’20 to 25 minutes’ whereas the American equivalent could take ‘up to 35 minutes to reach Russia’.

“By speed, range and number of warheads, Sarmat has a clear advantage,” it concludes.

Following Tuesday’s (12 May) successful test launch, Putin told Russia: “It has the ability to penetrate all existing ​and future anti-missile defence systems."

Russia's missile force commander Sergei Karakayev also joined the broadcast as he told the leader the missile would 'significantly enhance' the combat capabilities of Russia's nuclear forces and guarantee the 'destruction of targets and ⁠solving strategic deterrence problems'.

And to add to the fears, former President Dmitry Medvedev appeared to celebrate the test on X with the ominous: "Congratulations to all Russia's western ‘friends’ on the successful test of the Sarmat strategic missile system. Now we're all so much closer!"