Russia conducts Topol RS12 ICBM test launch

MOSCOW, November 1 (RIA Novosti) - The Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday it had successfully conducted a test launch of a Topol RS12 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from the Kapustny Yar test range in the Astrakhan region.

A ministry spokesman said the launch was conducted to check the ICBM's flight characteristics during its extended life-term, along with testing measuring equipment.