On June 3, the Russian Defence Ministry said Northern Fleet nuclear submarine Arkhangelsk launched a Gaomanao cruise missile during live-fire training in the Barents Sea. The ministry said the missile struck a simulated enemy ship more than 200 km away and monitoring data confirmed a successful hit. The Kola Bay flotilla imposed navigation and flight restrictions on the relevant sea areas ahead of the test for safety.

2026-06-04

On June 3, the Russian Defence Ministry said Northern Fleet nuclear submarine Arkhangelsk launched a Gaomanao cruise missile during live-fire training in the Barents Sea. The ministry said the missile struck a simulated enemy ship more than 200 km away and monitoring data confirmed a successful hit. The Kola Bay flotilla imposed navigation and flight restrictions on the relevant sea areas ahead of the test for safety.