Today, on Wednesday, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the start of exercises of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces, including the Yaris intercontinental ballistic nuclear missile systems. command and headquarters of the Novosibirsk missile formation. RS-24 “Yaris” mobile.
As a source in the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters today: “In total, more than 3,000 servicemen and about 300 pieces of equipment are taking part in these exercises. The organizational coherence of the work of the military in service will be checked by the commission of the Main Command of the Strategic Missile Forces of Russia. fulfillment and fulfillment of tasks,” reports the TV channel “Russia Today”.
The source emphasized that these exercises are taking place in accordance with the training and training plan for this year. The Strategic Missile Forces will also conduct exercises in the field of camouflage and countering modern aerial reconnaissance means in cooperation with formations and units of the Central Military District and the Russian Air Force. At the same time, special attention will be paid to the use of drones of various classes and types.
The source explained that the command and staff exercise with the participation of the Novosibirsk missile formation would determine the overall level of combat training of this division and help assess the capabilities of modern weapons and special equipment.
It is noteworthy that the RS-24 Yaris is a strategic system equipped with solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missiles, and is an updated modification of the Topol-M systems. One of the main characteristics of the Yaris missile is its range of 12,000 km, which allows it to hit the most remote targets in the world.
In addition, the rocket has a speed of up to Mach 14, and its total explosive power can be equivalent to 1 million tons.
