Russia Conducts Training Launches of Iskander-M Missile Systems
Russia Conducts Training Launches of Iskander-M Missile Systems
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Combat crews of the Army Corps of the Baltic Fleet have conducted training launches from Iskander-M missile systems, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
Combat crews of the Army Corps of the Baltic Fleet have conducted training launches with Iskander-M missile systems, the Russian Defense Ministry has said."After receiving coordinates, Iskander-M missile systems destroyed command posts and satellite communication nodes of the mock enemy and conducted training (electronic) launches of missiles," the report said.Missile operators also performed tasks such as changing launch positions, repulsing an attack by a sabotage and reconnaissance group by the mock enemy, and camouflaging the launchers. Previously, Iskander-M drills in the Kaliningrad region took place in mid-August.Check out Sputnik's gallery to see the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system drills.
The Iskander-M is Russia's solid-fueled, road-mobile ballistic missile system is designed for rapid deployment and can be launched from various types of terrain, including unprepared sites. The Iskander-M has a range of up to 500 kilometers and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
Combat crews of the Army Corps of the Baltic Fleet have conducted training launches with Iskander-M missile systems, the Russian Defense Ministry has said.
"After receiving coordinates, Iskander-M missile systems destroyed command posts and satellite communication nodes of the mock enemy and conducted training (electronic) launches of missiles," the report said.
Missile operators also performed tasks such as changing launch positions, repulsing an attack by a sabotage and reconnaissance group by the mock enemy, and camouflaging the launchers. Previously, Iskander-M drills in the Kaliningrad region took place in mid-August.
Check out Sputnik's gallery to see the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system drills.
Servicemen of the Russian Baltic Fleet Army Corps in a command and staff vehicle during an Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system electronic launch exercise.
Crews of the Baltic Fleet Army Corps load quasi-ballistic missiles using a transport loading vehicle during an electronic launch exercise with Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems.
Combat crews of the Army Corps of the Baltic Fleet during an exercise involving the electronic launch of quasi-ballistic missiles of the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system.
Combat crews of the Army Corps of the Baltic Fleet load a missile launcher with quasi-ballistic missiles using a transport loading vehicle during a training exercise.
Servicemen of the Baltic Fleet Army Corps in a command and staff vehicle during an Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system electronic launch exercise.
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