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Putin Oversees Russia Nuclear Drill: ICBMs, Cruise Missiles Launched

Putin Oversees Russia Nuclear Drill: ICBMs, Cruise Missiles Launched

Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a nuclear drill on Wednesday. The exercise involved launching various missiles, including intercontinental and cruise missiles, showcasing Russia's complete nuclear capabilities.

Key Facts

  • Vladimir Putin led a nuclear exercise in Russia.
  • The drill featured the use of intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and cruise missiles.
  • Russia's full nuclear triad was part of the exercise, meaning land, sea, and air-based capabilities were used.
  • A Yars ICBM was launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome.
  • Tu-95MS bombers conducted air-launched cruise missile strikes.
  • A strategic submarine launched a ballistic missile from the Barents Sea.
  • The exercise details were reported by Russia's state news agency, RIA.
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