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Russia Test-Fires Iskander-M Missile Systems

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.
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"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!
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Combat crews of the Baltic Fleet Army Corps load quasi-ballistic missiles from a transport loading vehicle during an electronic launch exercise of Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems.
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Combat crews of the Army Corps of the Baltic Fleet during an exercise with electronic launch of quasi-ballistic missiles of the operational-tactical missile system Iskander-M.
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Servicemen of theRussian Baltic Fleet Army Corps in the command and staff vehicle during the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems electronic launch exercise.
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Battle crews of the Baltic Fleet Army Corps loading a launcher with cruise missiles
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Combat crews of the Army Corps of the Baltic Fleet load a rocket launcher with quasi-ballistic missiles from a transport loading vehicle during a training exercise.
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Baltic Fleet Army Corps combat crews load a cruise missile launcher from a transport truck.
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Servicemen of the Baltic Fleet Army Corps in the command and staff vehicle during the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems electronic launch exercise.
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Combat crews of the Baltic Fleet's Army Corps during an exercise involving the launch of Iskander-M missiles.
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