Russia suffered a major setback during an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test after a launch at the Yasny firing range, in the Orenburg region, ended in an explosion just seconds after liftoff.
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Video: Russia trains operators for the strategic nuclear system “Yars”
Mechanic-drivers of the mobile strategic missile complex “Yars” successfully passed their final exams after an intensive period of technical training.
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Video: Russia Moves Yars Nuclear Missile Launchers During Realistic Combat Simulations
MOSCOW, June 27 — The Russian Ministry of Defense released footage showing the movement of autonomous launchers from the Yars PGRK strategic missile system during military exercises in the Altai Territory.
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