Russia’s defense ministry said it carried out a successful test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the Barents Sea. The ministry described the launch as part of routine weapons testing.

According to the statement, the missile was fired from a submarine operating in the northern waters near Russia’s Arctic frontier. Reuters reported the announcement without independently verifying the test details.

The latest launch comes as Russia continues to showcase its strategic nuclear forces amid heightened tensions with Western governments. Such tests are closely watched because of their implications for nuclear readiness and regional security.

No immediate reaction from other governments was included in the Reuters report. The test adds to ongoing concerns about arms competition and the risks posed by modern long-range missile systems.