Thursday, October 31, 2013

Massive Exercise Of Russian Nuclear Forces Underway

Vladimir Putin overseeing the previous snap check in July 2013. © RIA Novosti. Alexei Nikolski

Putin Checks Readiness Of Russia’s Nuclear Deterrent -- RIA Novosti

MOSCOW, October 30 (RIA Novosti) – Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw a snap check Wednesday of Russia’s nuclear deterrent, aerospace defenses and strategic aviation.

“The exercise involved launches of ballistic missiles, drills by air defense and missile defense units,” Kremlin press spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, adding that all practice targets had been destroyed.

The Defense Ministry has confirmed the launches of two silo-based and sea-based ballistic missiles apiece as part of the snap check drills.

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More News On Russian President Putin Overseeing Readiness Of Russia’s Nuclear Deterrent

Putin oversees massive exercise of Russian nuclear forces -- FOX News/AP
Russia test-fires range of nuclear-capable missiles -- Global Post/AFP
Russia Test-Launches Ballistic Missiles -- Radio Free Europe

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