Russia Launches Nuclear-Capable ICBM Amid Strategic Tensions
On August 29, 2026, the Russian military launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The launch, reported by international monitors, comes as Moscow continues to signal its strategic nuclear capabilities to Western allies supporting Ukraine. The test follows recent Ukrainian long-range strikes on Russian strategic bomber bases and energy infrastructure, further heightening the risk of escalation and nuclear posturing in the ongoing conflict between Russia and NATO-backed Ukraine.