Which independent experts were there to verify this? I think we've been falling for Russian propaganda about how good its forces and weapons are.
on the anti sat part
Russia’s anti-satellite test should lead to a multilateral ban
On 15 November, Russia conducted a direct-ascent anti-satellite (DA-ASAT) test, destroying one of its own space objects, a defunct satellite, in low-earth orbit.
www.sipri.org
Russian anti-satellite missile test draws condemnation
The US says Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space.
www.bbc.co.uk
Why Russia Tested Its Anti-Satellite Weapon
If regulation of space weapons is coming, Putin wants to be ahead of the pack.
foreignpolicy.com
as for the anti ICBM part, much of the same tech used in anti sat, can also be used in anti ICBM