Russia’s special forces held drills in the Southern Military District on Jan. 28, to check combat readiness with the Iskander-M missile in the country's southern region of Krasnodar, Ukraine Today reported citing Reuters.
"Iskander high-precision tactical complex is designed for concealed preparation and effective missile strikes against the most important enemy targets, especially deep beyond enemy lines," said Captain Maxim Mikhalkin of the Southern Military District, according to Ukraine Today.
Russia will form four new military divisions this year to strengthen its western and central regions in response to the increase in NATO drills.
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