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One of those, the Ohio-class USS Kentucky, is capable of carrying nuclear-tipped strategic ballistic missiles. The Navy does not disclose whether its subs are carrying nuclear weapons.

The Pentagon issued a statement that the Navy Strategic Systems Programs conducted a scheduled test of a Trident II (D5) missile from USS Kentucky, an Ohio class submarine.

A Navy spokesman told The San Diego Union-Tribune the Navy Strategic Systems Programs conducted the missile test at sea Saturday from the USS Kentucky, a ballistic missile submarine.

The comments come as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree a ceasefire with Ukraine or face sanctions edges closer.