On April 3 and 4, 2024, a series of military activities involving Russian forces were reported. Russia conducted a test of an Intercontinental-Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from the Kura Missile Test Range in the Northern Kamchatka Krai Region on April 3, 2024, with 2 U.S. Air Force RC-135S “Cobra Ball” Ballistic Missile Tracking Aircraft monitoring the event. Concurrently, the Russian Navy's presence in the Mediterranean was noted, with the Slava Class Cruiser Varyag anchored in Tartus, Syria, and the Altay Class Oiler Kola docked at the pier, while the Orekhovo-Zuyevo departed the area. Additionally, the Russian Navy Northern Fleet's Project 885M SSGN K-561 "Kazan" submarine reportedly fired a Kalibr missile to the Chiza range on April 3, 2024. This missile firing event is part of what appears to be operational work-up, with enhanced range-safety measures in place, suggesting preparations for potential deployment within the year.
Round up slide on Kazan firing, 3 April 2024. Northern Fleet SSGN K-561 "Kazan" likely completing operational work-up. K-561 is a strong candidate to deploy OOA during 2024. Enhanced range-safety measures used! @CovertShores @The_Lookout_N @BarentsNews @NilsenThomas https://t.co/wNU6IYORua
Russian nuclear submarine fires missiles https://t.co/wr86Rzp0rO https://t.co/t62umWGdqv
🔺Missile firing event - Update Russian Navy Northern Fleet Pr.885M SSGN K-561 "Kazan" reportedly fired a Kalibr missile to the Chiza range, 3 April 2024. @CovertShores @The_Lookout_N @NilsenThomas https://t.co/Qn0E95boNh https://t.co/YTW4IWrPKg
*Updated* 3 April 2024 (3M📷) 🇷🇺MED SEA FLOTILLA🇷🇺 Slava Class Cruiser Varyag can be seen at the anchorage in 🇸🇾Tartus while Altay Class Oiler Kola is now at the pier. Orekhovo-Zuyevo has departed. https://t.co/2EmdHA6BDj https://t.co/8n84I53pnw
Russia appears to have possibly just Tested an Intercontinental-Ballistic Missile off its Eastern Coast from the Kura Missile Test Range in the Northern Kamchatka Krai Region; 2 U.S. Air Force RC-135S “Cobra Ball” Ballistic Missile Tracking Aircraft as well as their… https://t.co/pSWTMCEioA