VLADIMIR Putin has tested his terrifying new missiles by blowing up a fleet of warships in a training exercise.

Footage released by Russia’s defence ministry showed the capabilities of the country’s Kh-35U anti-ship missiles.

3 Russia has showcased a test of its lethal new Kh-35U anti-ship missile Credit: East2west News

They were fired from a Su-34 long range strike aircraft and managed to sink a group of ships which were imitating a group of enemy vessels.

The training exercise was a triumph with all eight launches successfully striking the intended targets.

Russia’s Ministry of Defence said: “Su-34 multifunctional fighter-bombers carried out practical launches of the newest guided anti-ship missiles Kh-35U.

“All in all eight launches were carried out, all missiles successfully hit targets.”

Russian officials claim the state-of-the-art Kh-35 is immune to any enemy attack.

3 The missile was fired from an Su-34 long range strike aircraft Credit: East2west News

3 The clip is the latest in a string of videos highlighting Russia's military strength Credit: AP:Associated Press

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The missile has of approximately 150 miles and it is designed to destroy 5,000-tonne ships.

It can be fired from the air, as part of coastal defence systems or from land.

The striking footage is the latest of a string of clips released by Russia’s Ministry of Defence to boast about the strength of its armed forces.