The submarine Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky launched a Caliber cruise missile toward a coastal target in the Sea of Japan, according to a report from the telegraph channel of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The released footage shows the missile being fired from a submerged platform and tracing a high-arc trajectory toward the designated objective. The incident marks another demonstration of the submarine’s long-range strike capability and adds to the ongoing discussion about modern naval deterrence in the region.
Russian officials say the Caliber missile struck the Surkum training site in the Khabarovsk Territory with precision, and that the missile’s range exceeds 1,000 kilometers. The Ministry of Defense described the hit as successful and indicated that the launch aligns with broader strategic goals of testing long-range naval strike systems and confirming operational readiness of the forces stationed in the Far East. Analysts note that such firings emphasize the practical reach of Caliber missiles and highlight the ability to project power across vast maritime theaters.
Earlier, Baltic Fleet press releases reported that ships of projects 22800 Karakurt and 21631 Buyan-M, both equipped with Caliber cruise missiles, entered Baltic Sea exercises. The plan outlined several scripted tasks, including anti-ship and air-defense drills, along with simulated engagements against a hypothetical adversary’s strike groups. The exercises were presented as a comprehensive test of interoperability among surface combatants and supporting units within a phased training scenario, reinforcing readiness for multi-domain operations as described by fleet officials.
Prior to those events, Baltic Fleet communications noted the commencement of large-scale drills involving aviation and coastal troops. The exercise involved a sizeable force: around ten surface ships, numerous patrol craft and support vessels, and a combined personnel total surpassing 1,500. More than fifty units of military and specialized equipment were cataloged for participation. The briefing framed the operation as a full-spectrum exercise designed to hone coordination between air, sea, and coastal defense components, while reinforcing logistics, surveillance, and rapid response capabilities across joint forces. Observers highlighted the emphasis on real-world threat scenarios and the necessity of maintaining a high state of combat readiness in northern and western maritime theaters as a cornerstone of national defense strategy .