Successful tests of a Russian missile capable of carrying six nuclear warheads
Russian authorities announce the successful testing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile, the Bulava, which can carry up to six nuclear warheads. The missile was launched from the submarine Emperor Alexander III.
6:49 PM EST, November 5, 2023
The AFP agency, quoting the Russian authorities, informed on Sunday that the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile has been successfully tested. This fourth-generation nuclear-powered submarine is capable of carrying nuclear warheads. The testing was conducted by the Russian nuclear-powered submarine, Emperor Alexander III.
Russia Tests New Weapon Capable of Carrying Nuclear Warheads
The first successful test of the Bulava in about a year took place a few days after Vladimir Putin signed a bill to nullify Russia's ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
The launch of a ballistic missile is the final stage of the tests. Following this, a decision will be made to accept the cruiser into the navy, as announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense in a statement conveyed through the Telegram messaging app.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the missile successfully hit a scheduled target at a training ground in Kamchatka, on time.
The Bulava missile measures approximately 26 feet (in NATO classification SS-NX-30) and has a range of about 4970 miles. This missile is capable of carrying up to six nuclear warheads.
