Iskander-M missile brigade drilling at Totsky range near Orenburg

MOSCOW. Aug 23 (Interfax) - A brigade of Iskander-M tactical ballistic missile systems is practicing at the Totsk range near Orenburg, the press service of the Central Military District said in a statement on Thursday.

The tactical drill is part of the surprise check of the combat preparedness of the Central Military District's forces, the statement said.

"Servicemen will fulfill a number of objectives with multiple changes of launch positions. Iskander-M crews will load munitions and practice hitting targets of a simulated enemy," it said.