Russian Army Begins Anti-NATO Nuclear Drill With Iskander-M That Fire 9M723-1 Ballistic Missiles
Russia's Southern Military District has begun its first stage of recently announced tactical nuclear drills, confirmed by the Defense Ministry. These exercises involve the transfer and deployment of nuclear weapons, arming tactical missiles, and preparation for potential strikes. The drills, featuring Iskander-M systems and hypersonic Kinzhal missiles, aim to demonstrate Moscow's capability to counter external threats amid rising tensions with the West. Watch as crews prepare for these critical exercises and learn more about the geopolitical context behind this significant military move.
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00:00Russia�s southern military district has commenced the first stage of its recently
00:19announced tactical nuclear drills.
00:21The Russian Defense Ministry confirmed this on Tuesday, highlighting the drills as a response
00:27to escalating tensions with the West.
00:30This exercise aims to showcase Moscow�s capability to counter any external threats
00:36effectively.
00:38Last week, the Defense Ministry outlined the objectives of these drills, emphasizing deterrence
00:44amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Western nations.
00:49The exercises will involve the transfer of nuclear weapons from storage to active troops,
00:55aiming of tactical nuclear missiles, and comprehensive preparation for missile launches.
01:02The drills prominently feature the Iskander-M systems, capable of firing 9M723-1 ballistic
01:10missiles or 9M728 cruise missiles, both of which can be equipped with tactical nuclear
01:17warheads with yields ranging from 5 to 50 kilotons.
01:23As part of the training, the southern military district forces will practice covert deployment
01:28operations using these systems, underscoring the importance of stealth in their launch
01:34preparation drills.
01:36In addition to Iskander-M systems, the exercise will include the arming of air-launched missiles
01:43with nuclear warheads.
01:45This includes the state-of-the-art hypersonic Kinzhal missile along with the Kh-47M2 Kinzhal
01:52and Kh-32 cruise missiles, which are designed to be delivered by Russian bombers.
01:58These missiles carry warheads similar to those mounted on Iskander projectiles.
02:05During the drills, Russian aircraft will conduct patrol missions armed with these missiles,
02:10demonstrating their operational readiness.
02:13A video released by the military shows crews handling several Iskander-M systems, arming
02:19them with missiles and preparing them for potential launches.
02:24The defence ministry stated that these drills are critical for maintaining the combat readiness
02:30of personnel and equipment with the non-strategic nuclear weapon units.
02:36The announcement of these drills earlier in May was framed by Moscow as a response to
02:41what it described as new and unprecedented escalation in the Ukraine conflict.
02:48The Kremlin specifically referenced statements by French President Emmanuel Macron, who has
02:54not ruled out the possibility of a NATO deployment in Ukraine.
02:59Additional concerns were raised by comments from US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries
03:05and former UK Prime Minister and current Foreign Secretary David Cameron.
03:10Cameron recently asserted that Kiev has the right to use British weapons to strike targets
03:16deep inside Russia.
03:18In retaliation, Moscow summoned the British ambassador and issued a stern warning about
03:23potential responses to such attacks.