Russia's Strategic Nuclear Submarine Test-Fires the "Bulava" Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
On October 28, local time, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported that according to the combat training plan, the Russian strategic nuclear submarine "Marshal Suvorov" conducted an underwater test launch of a "Bulava" intercontinental ballistic missile in the Sea of Okhotsk, with the missile warhead successfully reaching the designated area of the target range at the scheduled time. This test launch confirmed that the submarine is in a state of combat readiness.
The "Marshal Suvorov" is a Russian 955A class "Borey-A" strategic nuclear submarine, belonging to the Pacific Fleet, capable of carrying 16 "Bulava" intercontinental ballistic missiles. (Reporter Wang Xinjun from the Central Broadcasting Station)
The Russian submarine Dmitry Donskoy conducted a successful underwater test launch of a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile in the Okhotsk Sea on October 28, 2023. The missile's warhead reached the designated target area as planned, confirming the submarine's combat readiness. The Dmitry Donskoy is part of the Pacific Fleet and can carry 16 Bulava missiles.
- The Russian submarine Dmitry Donskoy successfully launched a Bulava missile from underwater.
- The missile reached its designated target area on time.
- This test confirms the submarine's combat readiness.
- The Dmitry Donskoy is a Borei-class submarine capable of carrying 16 Bulava missiles.