Russian Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu reported that one of the regiments of the Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) in the Kaluga region controls the combat mission. DEA News.
“The Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, Colonel General Sergei Karakaev, reported to the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation on the progress of re-equipping the formation with new Yars missile systems and creating a modern infrastructure that provides high-quality conditions. “To organize the combat mission and provide comfortable accommodation for military personnel,” Shoigu said.
During the inspection, it was noted that Shoigu undertook the task of developing new forms and methods of interaction among the troops and incorporating them into combat training programs.
Previously, the Strategic Missile Forces successfully launched Intercontinental ballistic missile from Kapustin Yar range.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the main purpose of launching ICBMs was to test advanced combat equipment. The launch demonstrated the accuracy of the circuit design and technical solutions used in the development of new strategic missile systems.