54K views · 560 reactions | MISSILE LAUNCH: Russian President Vladimir Putin observed a test launch Wednesday of a new hypersonic nuclear missile, declaring that the weapon is impossible to intercept and an "excellent New Year's gift to the nation." The missile, known as the Avangard, will enter service in 2019, after being introduced as part of an array of new nuclear weapons in March. https://abcn.ws/2EQJe3l | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir | Facebook

41K views · 2K reactions | Russia's new RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile test failed miserably. The missile lost control and crashed to the ground seconds after launch. Several sources claim that the missile was likely carrying the Avangard hypersonic glide vehicle. The incident is seen as a major setback for Russia's strategic missile program. Source: Ukrinform English ,Ukrinform | Irani Military | Facebook

13K views · 347 reactions | Russia’s Avangard hypersonic missile system to assume combat duty in 2019 | Next Generation Weapons Technology | Facebook

8.5K views · 147 reactions | Russia loads nuke-capable hypersonic missile 'Avangard' into launch silo. Here's everything to know | WION | Facebook