The Russian military has announced a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) from a state-of-the-art nuclear submarine.
The Russian military confirmed the ICBM test launch was carried out from a new nuclear-powered submarine, showcasing the country’s continued commitment to its nuclear capabilities.
The missile is designed to carry nuclear warheads, further underscoring Russia’s emphasis on maintaining a credible nuclear deterrent.
The Russian Defence Ministry said in a statement that the Imperator Alexander III strategic missile cruiser fired the Bulava missile from an underwater position in Russia’s northern White Sea.
It managed to hit a target in the far-eastern region of Kamchatka, but it wasn’t immediately clear from the statement when the test launch occurred.
The Imperator Alexander III is one of the new Borei-class nuclear submarines that carry 16 Bulava missiles each and are intended to serve as the core naval component of the nation’s nuclear forces in the coming decades.
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