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MOSCOW, June 7 (KUNA) -- Russian military announced Thursday they have
successfully test-fired a new version of the Topol-M series codenamed RS-12M.
The rocket, an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), was fired from a
military base in southeast Russia, Interfax news agency quoted military
sources as saying.
The missile hit its target in Kazakhstan republic in central Asia
precisely.
The new generation of the Topol-M family aims to counter the US-developed
missile shield system being deployed in Western countries.
It will be the mainstay of the Russian Strategic Missile Troops, according
to the report. (end)
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