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The strategic drill was reportedly under President Vladimir Putin s command
Exercises included a missile fired from a nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea
Several long-range cruise missiles were fired from strategic aircraft bombers
Drills come amid heightened tensions with the West due to Russian aggression
Russia launched missiles from submarines, underground silos and aircraft in a major strategic drill under Vladimir Putin s command, demonstrating its full nuclear triad.
Videos shared by Russia show nuclear-capable missiles being deployed, the country s defence ministry said, included the test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Karelia nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea.