Russia recently conducted exercises with its strategic nuclear forces, launching multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles to test the readiness of its land, sea, and air nuclear components, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported.
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The operation involved launches of the Yars, Syneva, and Bulava missiles, showcasing the capability and scope of Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
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The exercises included a practical launch of the intercontinental ballistic missile Yars from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia. The Yars, also known as the RS-24, is a solid-fuel missile with a range of up to 11,000 kilometers, designed to hit strategic long-distance targets and equipped with multiple motor stages.
In the maritime sector, the Syneva ballistic missile was launched from the Barents Sea. The Syneva, part of the D-9RM missile system, is used by Dolphin-class strategic nuclear submarines from Project 667BDRM. It features a warhead of up to 2800 kg, containing four 500-kiloton nuclear units, and has a range of up to 11,547 kilometers.
Additionally, the Bulava ballistic missile, specifically designed for submarine launches, was launched from the Sea of Okhotsk. The Bulava is capable of carrying between 6 and 10 nuclear warheads of 100-150 kilotons each, with a maximum operational range of 9,300 kilometers.
Alongside these ballistic launches, long-range Tu-95MS aircraft participated in the exercises, launching air-to-ground cruise missiles, complementing the drill and strengthening Russia’s demonstration of its strategic nuclear capability.
These exercises come amid heightened geopolitical tensions, reinforcing the operational readiness of Russia’s nuclear forces.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense | Telegram @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.