On September 22, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the Northern Fleet’s nuclear missile submarine cruiser “Arkhanguelsk” successfully launching an anti-ship cruise missile in the Barents Sea.
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According to the official statement, the operation was part of scheduled combat training activities. The P-800 “Oniks” missile was launched from a submerged position against a maritime target simulating an enemy vessel. The target, located approximately 200 kilometers away, was hit directly.
Confirmed impact
According to objective control data, the missile struck the target with precision, confirming the system’s effectiveness during the naval combat simulation.
Professionalism of the crew
Northern Fleet commander Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov emphasized that the crew demonstrated a high level of professionalism and naval skill during the operation, both in handling the submarine and in executing the missile launch.
Restricted area
To ensure safety, the launch area was previously closed to civilian maritime traffic and aviation, a common measure in military exercises of this scale.
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.
