Russia tests nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile [News Channel Now] Russia has test-fired a Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead. Russia has released a clip showing the strategic nuclear submarine Grand Marshal Suvorov launching the Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile in the Sea of Okhotsk. The missile head reached the designated area of the firing range at the appointed time. The Bulava intercontinental ballistic missile has an average range of more than 8,000 kilometers and can carry multiple nuclear warheads. The test firing coincided with the recent launch of the annual "World Thunder" exercise by the United States, which included sending B52 bombers to northern Europe for exercises.