The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the launch of a missile from the cruiser Emperor Alexander III. Video

The submarine cruiser “Emperor Alexander III” successfully launched a sea-based ballistic missile “Bulava” from the White Sea across the Kura battlefield on the Kamchatka Peninsula. The Ministry of Defense reported this and published a video of how it happened.

“Emperor Alexander the Third successfully launched the sea-based intercontinental ballistic missile Bulava at the Kura battlefield on the Kamchatka Peninsula,” the department reported. It is noted that the missile launch is considered the final stage of testing the cruiser, after which a decision will be made on accepting the ship into the Russian Navy.

Earlier, the head of the Ministry of Defense Sergei Shoigu said that by the end of 2023, 12 ships will enter the Russian Navy. According to him, over the past 10 years the Russian fleet has been replenished with more than 50 ships, reports TV channel 360.