High-resolution satellite images of the launch pad at Russia's Plesetsk test site, where the RS-28 Sarmat ballistic missile exploded shows extensive damage.

As reported by the Defense Romania portal, citing publications in Russian media, the Russian Federation conducted a test launch of the RS-28 "Satan" intercontinental ballistic missile around September 21,

The fourth attempt to launch Russia's Satan 2 nuclear missile has also ended in failure. Satellite images showed an enormr crater at the site where the launch had taken place. The rocket exploded, completely destroying the launch site.

A missile is reported to have exploded in its launch silo, leaving a massive crater and causing significant damage to the test site.

Russia’s plans for their ‘doomsday’ hypersonic missiles have been delayed for years after the Satan-2 missile exploded during a test launch. ‌The huge detonation destroyed Russia’s only site suitable for testing the doomsday hypersonic rocket,