Russia says it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile from a brand new nuclear submarine

MOSCOW — The Russian navy on Sunday reported a profitable check launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile designed to hold nuclear warheads from a brand new nuclear submarine.

The report comes as tensions are hovering between Russia and the West over the preventing in Ukraine. Adding to these tensions, President Vladimir Putin final week signed a invoice revoking Russia’s ratification of a world nuclear check ban in a transfer that Moscow stated was wanted to ascertain parity with the United States.

The Russian Defense Ministry stated in a press release that the Imperator Alexander III strategic missile cruiser fired the Bulava missile from an underwater place in Russia’s northern White Sea, and hit a goal within the far-eastern area of Kamchatka. It wasn’t instantly clear from the assertion when the check launch occurred.

The Imperator Alexander III is among the new Borei-class nuclear submarines that carry 16 Bulava missiles every and are supposed to function the core naval element of the nation’s nuclear forces within the coming a long time. According to the Defense Ministry, launching a ballistic missile is the ultimate check for the vessel, after which a call needs to be made on its induction into the fleet.