Russian Nuclear Submarines Test Supersonic Missiles in North Pacific
Summary
Russia's Pacific Fleet tested supersonic cruise missiles from two nuclear submarines in the Sea of Okhotsk. The missiles hit targets over 155 miles away, highlighting Russia's military capabilities in a region shared with the U.S amid ongoing tensions over the Ukraine conflict.Key Facts
- Russia tested supersonic cruise missiles from nuclear-powered submarines in the Sea of Okhotsk.
- The missiles successfully hit naval targets more than 155 miles away.
- The submarines involved were the Krasnoyarsk and Omsk.
- The Exercise featured "Oniks" and "Granit" cruise missiles.
- The aim was to protect maritime communications in the northern Pacific Ocean.
- The test comes amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and the U.S. over Ukraine.
- Russia views U.S.-led NATO as "at war" with Russia.
- The exercise was part of a larger operation with the Russian Joint Command of Forces.
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