MOSCOW. June 26 (Interfax) - Iskander-M tactical missile systems are delivering strikes against mock enemy targets during a field exercise, the Russian Baltic Fleet's press service said.
"Missile units are delivering simulated individual and group strikes against various targets and maneuvering to avoid potential retaliatory strikes. They are also practicing reloading the missile systems in field conditions," the press service said on Monday.
During the routine drills, "several battalions of Iskander systems traveled to their designated deployment areas and practiced equipping and camouflaging the launch sites," it said.
"More than 100 servicemen and up to 20 pieces of military and special hardware are taking part in the field exercise," it said.
According to official information, Iskander-M tactical missile systems, which are operated by the Russian Armed Forces, are precision-guided weapons with a range of up to 500 kilometers. They are able to destroy enemy command posts, convoys of military hardware, and air defense systems, among other targets.
The Iskander is produced by the Kolomna Mechanical Engineering Design Bureau, part of Rostec's High Precision Systems Holding. It has been reported that the system's missiles can carry a nuclear warhead. The version intended for the Russian Armed Forces uses ballistic and cruise missiles.