Putin Hails Multiple Launch Test of Hypersonic Missile

Putin speaks at a government meeting via video conference on Dec. 24. Alexey Nikolsky / Sputnik / AFP 

TASS: Putin lauds successful test-launch of Tsirkon hypersonic missile 

"This is a big event in the country’s life and a considerable step towards enhancing Russia’s security and its defense capability," the Russian leader said 

MOSCOW, December 24. /TASS/. Russia’s Tsirkon hypersonic missile system was successfully test-launched on December 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Friday.

"Last night or, to be more exact, this morning, the Tsirkon hypersonic system was salvo-launched. This is our latest missile that can strike both naval and ground targets. 

The tests were successful and impeccable. 

This is a big event in the country’s life and a considerable step towards enhancing Russia’s security and its defense capability," the Russian leader said at a joint meeting of the State Council and the Council on Science and Education. 

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Update #1:  Russia Carried Out Successful Test Launch of Zircon Hypersonic Missile on Friday, Putin Announces -- Sputnik  

Update #2: Putin Hails Multiple Launch Test of Hypersonic Missile -- Moscow Times/AFP  

WNU Editor: This follows a Russian submarine missile test a few days before .... Russia fires cruise missile from Sea of Japan in test exercise (Express Tribune/Reuters).