Russia continues to flex its military muscles, with its Defense Ministry announcing Wednesday that it has launched military exercises involving its giant Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system.
It said on its website that 3,000 military personnel would be involved in the exercise taking place across three regions in Russia.
Russia has often proudly showcased its Yars intercontinental ballistic missile launchers — which are designed to evade missile defense systems, reputedly up to a range of 7,500 miles — during the annual Victory Day military parade in Moscow.
The move comes just days after Russian president Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, a move that has been criticized by the West.
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