Moscow, Oct. 29 -- Russia has successfully conducted a test of its advanced nuclear-capable underwater drone, Poseidon, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Wednesday, RT reported.

Speaking during a visit to a military hospital in Moscow, Putin confirmed that the trials of the Poseidon system were carried out on Tuesday. "When it comes to speed and depth, there is nothing comparable to this unmanned vehicle anywhere in the world, and it is unlikely to appear anytime soon," the Russian President said.

Putin added that the Poseidon currently has "no interception methods" underscoring its strategic importance to Russia's defence capabilities.

"For the first time, we succeeded not only in launching it from a submarine using its bo...