The Americans urgently eliminated the launched intercontinental ballistic missile due to an anomaly.

The US military urgently blew up a launched Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile right in the air – while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

We are talking about a test launch, which was previously announced by representatives of the Armed Forces.

And the reason for the liquidation of the rocket is said to be an identified anomaly associated with problems during launch.

Space Launch Delta safely dismantled a Minuteman III ICBM over the Pacific Ocean due to an anomaly during a test launch from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. – US Air Force statement to Rossiya Segodnya MIA.

To establish the causes of the anomaly, a special commission was formed, which included specialists from relevant departments.

At the same time, the US Armed Forces say that, despite the unsuccessful launch, they were able to obtain data that is of great value in terms of maintaining the combat readiness of intercontinental ballistic missiles.