The Russians did two things.
1) they made sure the things work.
2) they showed the world the things work.
From the always measured and reserved Express, November 21:
Reports say it was fired from Kapustin Yar test range in Russia's Astrakhan region and at the Yuzhmash defence plant in Dnipro.
Shocking footage has emerged showing what is believed to be the first use of an intercontinential ballistic missile (ICBM) in warfare by Russia.
Missiles were reportedly fired from Kapustin Yar test range in the Astrakhan region, hitting the Yuzhmash defence plant in Dnipro.
The dramatic video shows flashes lighting up the sky - believed to be six separate warheads of a R-26 Rubezh intercontinental ballistic missile.
Until now, the R-26 Rubezh had never been used since its conception in 2011. It was designed to carry nuclear weapons but is now seen as an outdated piece of equipment.
Though this was a conventional attack, it may have paved the way for a pontential nuclear strike by Vladimir Putin's forces....
....MUCH MORE including video.
Also at The Express - BREAKING NEWS: Labour slammed over 'f***ing bonkers' £500m defence cuts as UK 'never closer' to WW3
