Putin says Russia’s nuclear-armed underwater drone was tested successfully

President Vladimir Putin says Russia has conducted a successful test of a new atomic-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drone, declaring that the new weapon can’t be intercepted.

By Associated Press

October 30, 2025

Vyacheslav Prokofyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP

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