Testing of a Russian cruise missile went horribly wrong and the weapon deviated from its flight path and hit an apartment block in the northern Arkhangelsk region on Dec. 15.
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TASS says the test firing was being carried out by NPO Mashinostroyeniya, a firm that designs supersonic anti-ship missiles.
Local media reported that three units and the roof of a three-story building was destroyed but no one was injured.