The missile teams of the Northern Fleet’s “Bastion” coastal complexes conducted missile launches in the Franz Josef Land archipelago as part of the strategic exercise “Zapad-2025”.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the batteries positioned on Alexandra Land simulated an attack on a hypothetical enemy naval group.
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The troops launched two supersonic “Onyx” cruise missiles, which struck a naval target located more than 200 kilometers away.
Advance and simulated attack
Before the launch, the missile divisions conducted a march from their permanent deployment location to the designated combat area. During the movement, the troops repelled simulated saboteurs and ensured the safe transfer of the launchers.
After receiving the attack command, the crews fired the missiles in salvo. According to control data, the projectiles struck the targets directly, confirming the destruction of the fictitious enemy formation.
Strategic capability in the Arctic
The “Bastion” complexes, equipped with “Onyx” missiles, are considered key components of Russia’s coastal defense strategy. With a range exceeding 600 km, they can create anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) zones in sensitive regions like the Arctic.
The “Onyx” missile travels at 2.5 times the speed of sound, follows a self-guided trajectory, and is described as virtually undetectable by modern air defense systems. According to military analysts, its ability to neutralize warships of any size makes it a central element in Russia’s maritime denial doctrine.
Source: Telegram @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
