Ministry: Russia test-fired nuclear-capable missile | Ukraine and Russia

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After sending troops to UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin made veiled threats indicating his willingness to use his country’s tactical nuclear weapons.

During military exercises in the Kaliningrad region, located between Poland and Lithuania, D Russia The Defense Ministry said simulations of “electronic launches” from the nuclear-capable Iskander mobile ballistic missile system were tested.

Russian forces carried out single and multiple strikes against targets simulating missile launch systems, airstrips, protected infrastructure, military equipment and command posts of a simulated enemy, according to the statement. More than 100 soldiers participated in the tests.

The Russia It put its nuclear forces on alert shortly after Putin sent its forces to Ukraine, on February 24. The Kremlin chief has warned of a quick response if the West intervenes directly in the Ukrainian conflict.

Observers noted that in recent days, Russian state television has tried to make the use of nuclear weapons more acceptable to the public.

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