
Russia’s new missile has 250-mile reach
Moscow (UPI) May 25, 2016 - Russia has a new, long-range missile for its S-300V4 anti-ballistic missile system that is capable of striking targets up to 250 miles away, officials said Thursday.
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Moscow (UPI) May 25, 2016 - Russia has a new, long-range missile for its S-300V4 anti-ballistic missile system that is capable of striking targets up to 250 miles away, officials said Thursday.
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