Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the exercises of the strategic deterrence forces. Within their framework, ballistic and cruise missiles will be launched. About it RIA News Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
The Aerospace Forces (VKS), the Strategic Missile Forces, the Northern and Black Sea Fleets will be involved in the planned exercises. Vladimir Putin is in charge of the event. He observes ballistic missile launches from the situational center together with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
On the eve it was reported that the exercises of the strategic deterrence forces were planned to test the readiness of launch combat crews, warships and strategic missile carriers to perform tasks. Strategic nuclear and non-nuclear forces will also be checked.
Lukashenka is present at the event at the invitation of Putin. The Belarusian president flew to Moscow against the backdrop of the Allied Resolve-2022 joint exercises with Russia. On them, servicemen work out a response to an invasion of a mock enemy from the west and north-west. Part of the Russian military is already returning to their permanent bases.
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