Combat crews of the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems (OTRK), which are in service with the Baltic Fleet and stationed in the Kaliningrad region, launched cruise missiles at a mock enemy.
The press service of the Baltic Fleet reported that during the maneuvers, the Iskander crews made a march along dirt roads and rough terrain. Then the complexes were deployed and put on alert for firing. As a result of the firing, the operability of the missile systems was confirmed.
Gunners performed training launches, striking at a mock enemy at specified coordinates. Monitoring equipment confirmed the destruction of the targets. It is known that more than a hundred soldiers were involved in the maneuvers, and about 50 pieces of equipment were involved.
The Kaliningrad region borders Lithuania in the north and east, and Poland in the south, and is washed by the Baltic Sea. The region is the westernmost region of Russia, separated from the rest of the territory by land borders of other states and international sea waters.
Earlier, the Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) were called the "younger brother" of the Iskander OTRK. Thanks to long-range ammunition, they can be used where the use of "Iskanders" is excessive.