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Russian submarine missile testing

Overview

Russia has conducted several missile tests involving its nuclear-powered submarines in the Pacific region.

On October 17, the Project 885M Yasen-M class submarine Novosibirsk performed exercises in the Pacific Ocean. During these tests, the vessel launched Kalibr cruise missiles, which struck a target at the Kura Proving Ground from 1,200 kilometers away, and Oniks anti-ship missiles, which engaged a maritime target at a distance of 168 kilometers. The Russian Pacific Fleet secured the area for the exercise.

Following this, on October 28, the Generalissimus Suvorov strategic missile submarine of the Pacific Fleet successfully test-fired an R-30 Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Launched from a submerged position in the Sea of Okhotsk, the missile traveled between 5,500 and 6,000 kilometers to reach the Chizha test range on the Kanin Peninsula. The Bulava is a solid-fuel missile intended to serve as a primary component of Russia’s sea-based nuclear deterrent. The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the missile's warheads reached the target area on schedule. This exercise occurred following telephone conversations between President Vladimir Putin and the leaders of Norway and Finland, during which Putin criticized NATO and EU policies.

On October 28, 2026, the Ministry of Defense further detailed that the Generalissimus Suvorov, a Project 955A Borei-A class submarine commissioned in December 2022, conducted the launch as part of a scheduled combat training plan. The vessel is capable of carrying up to 16 Bulava missiles.

Entities

Vladimir Putin · Russian Defense Ministry · Russian Ministry of Defense · Russian Pacific Fleet · Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 21 SOURCES] The Generalissimus Suvorov submarine launched a Bulava ICBM from a submerged position in the Sea of Okhotsk.
[● 21 SOURCES] The missile hit the Chizha test range in the Arkhangelsk region.
[● 14 SOURCES] The Generalissimus Suvorov is a Project 955A Borei-A class submarine.
[● 13 SOURCES] The Generalissimus Suvorov was commissioned into the Russian Navy in 2022.
[● 5 SOURCES] Vladimir Putin spoke with the leaders of Norway and Finland the day before the test.
[● 5 SOURCES] Putin stated that peace in Ukraine is only possible if Russian interests are fully and unconditionally taken into account.
[● 4 SOURCES] The missile traveled a distance of approximately 5,500 to 6,000 kilometers.
[● 3 SOURCES] The Bulava missile has a reported maximum range of around 9,300 km.

Timeline

14 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 24 sources
Russia tests Bulava ICBM from Generalissimus Suvorov submarine
Russia's Pacific Fleet submarine Generalissimus Suvorov successfully test-fired a Bulava ICBM from the Sea of Okhotsk to the Arkhangelsk region during a combat training exercise.
25 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 4 sources
Russian submarine Novosibirsk conducts missile tests in Pacific
Russia's nuclear-powered submarine Novosibirsk successfully tested Kalibr and Oniks cruise missiles in the Pacific Ocean, hitting targets at distances of up to 1,200 km.

Sources

aerotime.aero · apokalypsnu.nl · avioblog.it · biziday.ro · correiodamanhacanada.com · destinopanama.com.pa · forsal.pl · geekweek.interia.pl · imprensapublica.com.br · indiastrategic.in · interestingengineering.com · larazon.es · metropoles.com · moncloa.com · news.az · novini247.com · onalert.gr · politika.rs · rpp.pe · rr.pt · southwesttrains.co.uk · tech.wp.pl · telesurenglish.net · veja.abril.com.br

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