Russia has successfully launched a new anti-aircraft missile in their latest military test at Sary Shagan range, an anti-ballistic training range in Kazakhstan.
The ministry confirmed the launch test on Tuesday but did not specify any additional information about the missile.
But they did add that the missiles identical to the one tested in Kazakhstan are already in service with the aerospace forces of the country.
Pavel Kuzmin, spokesperson for the air defense and anti-ballistic command, said: "The new interceptor missile...had proven its characteristics and successfully completed its task by striking the target."
Footage shows the trucks carrying the missiles to the testing range before they unload it and install them onto the launcher.
The missile is then launched into the air, leaving a trail of smoke and dust behind.
The Russian military has conducted several missile tests in recent months, with the last one taking place in early June.
It's believed to be the deadly PRS-1M interceptor missile, crucial to protecting Moscow and other strategic sites in the region from potential incoming NATO or other enemy missiles.
Russia's Ministry of Defence confirmed in early June to state-run agency TASS: "Another test-launch of a new Russian interceptor missile was successfully conducted.
“After a series of trials, the new interceptor missile successfully completed the task by striking an assigned target with precision."
