Only five countries currently have operational missiles capable of striking the continental United States mainland. – Russia — Yes, 25 minutes (land-based ICBMs like RS-28 Sarmat, Yars; submarine-launched Bulava).– China — Yes, 30 minutes (land-based DF-41; submarine-launched JL-3).– North Korea — Yes, 30–45 minutes (Hwasong-17/18 series, after confirmed tests reaching U.S. range). – United Kingdom […] The post Only five countries currently have operational missiles capable of striking the continental United States mainland first appeared on The Zambian Observer .