According to recently released images, Russia’s new Sarmat missile may have experienced a significant test failure. Experts have been analyzing the visuals and the preliminary analysis appears to indicate an unsuccessful testing phase. The Sarmat missile is part of Russia’s arsenal update and is suggested to be capable of carrying a payload large enough to hold up to 10 nuclear warheads. The Russian government has not confirmed or commented on the alleged test failure. The cause of the failure remains unknown and further investigation is needed.