Russia on October 26 examined a Sineva submarine-launched ballistic missile from a vessel within the northern Barents Sea, the Kremlin mentioned. The nuclear-capable missile was launched from the submarine Tula (К-114), the Kremlin mentioned, releasing video of President Vladimir Putin observing the take a look at remotely from Moscow. The launch was carried out by the Northern Fleet, it mentioned. Protection Minister Sergey Shoygu mentioned the train was follow for a retaliatory nuclear strike, state media reported. Comparable assessments have been carried out yearly in October since 2013. Russia introduced the take a look at the day before today. Moscow final carried out a strategic missile take a look at in mid-February, days earlier than invading Ukraine. Along with the Sineva, Russian forces additionally test-fired a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile on the Plesetsk state take a look at cosmodrome within the northwestern Arkhangelsk Oblast, the Kremlin mentioned. Video from Zvezda, which is affiliated with the Ministry of Protection, reveals the submarine at sea earlier than it descends. The video cuts after which a missile is seen rising from the water. Credit score: Zvezda through Storyful
