Russia reportedly plans final test of a new ballistic missile this year
Russia reportedly intends to conduct the final test of a new ballistic missile by the end of the year. Ukrainian MiG-29s are described as using decades-old Soviet-era missiles against Russian forces.
A new Russian ballistic-missile test could heighten strategic military tensions, while Ukraine's aging air-to-air weapons highlight continuing battlefield constraints.
Why 66 is a serious score
A score of 66 sits in DoomRadar's 61–80 band, which represents serious escalation or large-scale disruption. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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