Russia: Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Test Carried Out From Submarine

Russian MOD: "Nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine cruiser Imperator Aleksandr III successfully carried out a test launch of the Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile".

Russian Ministry of Defense: Submarine cruiser Imperator Aleksandr III performs test launch of ballistic missile:

• As part of the final stage of the state test program, new nuclear-powered strategic missile submarine cruiser Imperator Aleksandr III successfully carried out a test launch of the Bulava sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile from the White Sea at Kura Missile Test Range on the Kamchatka peninsula. 

• The missile firing took place in the normal mode from an underwater position. The missile heads arrived at the designated area at the appointed time.

• The ballistic missile firing is the final element of the state test program, after which a decision will be made on the cruiser's acceptance into the Navy. 

The New Nuclear Powered Strategic Missile Submarine Cruiser Imperator Aleksandr III, Video Of The Launch: