Troops of Russia’s Southern Military District launched the first stage of recently announced tactical nuclear drills on Tuesday, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has confirmed.
It will involve delivery of nuclear weapons to troops from storage sites, arming tactical nuclear missiles, and preparation of missile launches, Moscow announced in a statement on Telegram.
The troops will be using the Iskander-M systems, which can fire 9M723-1 ballistic missiles or 9M728 cruise missiles, both of which can carry tactical nuclear warheads with yields between five and 50 kilotons.
The Southern Military District forces will also practice covert deployment operations using the systems, as part of launch-preparation drills, according to the military.
The exercise will also involve nuclear arming of the air-launched missiles, including the state-of-the-art, hypersonic Kinzhal. The Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles and the Kh-32 cruise missiles that are delivered by Russian bombers are capable of carrying warheads similar to those mounted on Iskander projectiles. During the drills, Russian aircraft are to fly on patrol missions armed with these missiles, according to the ministry.
A video published by the military shows crews of several Iskander-M systems arming them with missiles and preparing them for launch.
@PloverTimWorking Family2wks2W
3rd world war here we come. I better find myself around good looking rugged men in the middle of Montana. Oh wait I’m in Canada.
It’s tough being smart! Who didn’t see this coming.
I get the feeling Putin is going to turn Western Ukraine into a nuclear buffer zone where NATO troops used to be. Thing is Russian kit works in a EMP / Rad zone. Built that way, deliberately. Western Vunderwaffens? Not so much.
Oh well, another day in Ukraine war, that’s all.
Wait when NATO will start moving their arsenals and launch drills of their own, then l’ll start to panic…until then, typical day in my life.
The ‘Elite’ are safe and snug in their bunkers.
@SereneSheepForward2wks2W
Testing hypersonic missiles, kinzhal missle reach mach 10, iskander missles mach 7 and both equiqed with variety
Nobody mess with them in the south
Meanwhile the US military is vaccinated and woke with their bases being successfully trespassed on by Chinese nationals.
@Equ4lityRickLibertarian2wks2W
Blinken decided to play "Rockin' in the Free World" at a bar in Kyiv right around the time Russia announced these drills.
As much as rationality would tell us to stay away, those deciding have yet to care.
Kyiv, let alone Ukraine, is not worth (MAD).
@Activi5tSidPatriot2wks2W
Russia's tactical nuclear drills—because nothing says "diplomacy" like a mushroom cloud.
A friendly reminder to NATO: stay out of Ukraine or enjoy the light show. It's comforting to see global stability in such capable hands.
@MindM1norityPatriot2wks2W
During a nuclear war no nuclear opponent would wait for a nuclear state to prepare and station nuclear weapons
Whoever strikes first would be in a nuclear bunker hoping there is no chaotic nuclear response
Ok if they work which is doubtful with the way they have neglected their armaments the ships are a joke creaking rusting hulks and most of the submarines need decommissioning.
and here we go...
buckle up its gonna be a bumpy ride!
@Feder4l1st1992Democrat2wks2W
Idea: Russia should stay out of Ukraine
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