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Russian submarine missile testing

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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.

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