# Russia readies new 500-mile missile as expert warns of ‘terminal end game surprises’

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- Fox News, 2026-09-14 20:04 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-readies-new-500-mile-missile-weapon-expert-warns-terminal-end-game-surprises

> Russia is reportedly preparing final tests by year-end for a ballistic missile with a range of up to 800 kilometers. Ukrainian officials warn that testing could involve live-fire strikes in Ukraine, while defense analyst Tom Karako says greater maneuverability would pose a tougher challenge to the country’s strained air defenses.