Russia Launches Ballistic Missiles

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported today that ballistic missiles were launched from two nuclear submarines. One missile, a 'Sineva', was launched from the polar region of the Northern Arctic Ocean, while the other, a new 'Bulava', was launched from the Barents Sea.

The liquid-fueled 'Sineva' intercontinental missile was fired from the 'Tula' submarine, while the solid-fueled 'Bulava' missile was launched from the 'Yuri Dolgoruky' submarine. The missiles are aimed at military test sites located to the north of Arkhangelsk and in the distant Kamchatka Peninsula.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the missile launches were conducted as part of a combat readiness plan.