MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering
Russian Strategic Missile Forces Hold Major Nuclear Drills in Siberia
Overview of Russian Strategic Missile Drills
Details of the Siberian Drills
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - Russian strategic missile forces have conducted drills in Siberia involving camouflaged movements of Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles that are capable of delivering nuclear warheads, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday.
Camouflage and Concealment Tactics
Crews practised a range of activities including using camouflage and concealment to disguise movements of ground-based missiles in the field, the ministry said.
Simulated Enemy Attacks and Countermeasures
They also rehearsed responding to simulated enemy attacks and countering air attack weapons. The ministry did not report any launches of missiles.
Context and Strategic Significance
Purpose of Regular Nuclear Exercises
Russia holds regular exercises of its strategic nuclear forces in order to test their combat-readiness and send warning signals to the West, at a time of high tension with its NATO adversaries over the war in Ukraine.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Dmitry Antonov and Mark Trevelyan, Editing by William Maclean)
