A video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense shows the RK Yars missile being installed in a silo launcher using a special transport and loading unit.
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The rearmament of the Strategic Missile Forces involves not only equipping troops with new missile systems but also developing new social infrastructure to provide better conditions for personnel training, combat duty, and recreation.
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The planned rearmament measures for the Strategic Missile Forces will increase the proportion of modern strategic missile systems and improve the operational capabilities of the unit to fulfill assigned tasks.
The video serves as a message from Putin to Western countries, emphasizing the destructive power of Russia’s nuclear arsenal.
The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) RK Yars is one of the key components of Russia’s nuclear arsenal, designed to carry nuclear warheads over long distances. The RK Yars, also known as the RS-24 Yars, is an advanced update of the Topol-M missile, aimed at enhancing Russia’s strategic response capability in conflict scenarios.
Main Features of the RK Yars
- Type: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).
- Range: The RK Yars is estimated to reach distances of approximately 11,000 to 12,000 km, allowing it to hit targets virtually anywhere in the world.
- Warheads: This missile is equipped with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRV), meaning it can carry several nuclear warheads that are deployed on separate trajectories, enabling it to strike multiple targets.
- Launch System: The RK Yars can be launched from fixed silos, such as those at the Kozelsky missile complex, or from mobile launchers, which enhances its operational flexibility and survivability in case of an attack.
Source, photos, and video: Russian Ministry of Defense, Telegram @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.