Belarusian army will train to launch Iskander missile strikes 

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Belarus.

"As part of a control exercise to manage missile strikes, the missile forces of the Armed Forces have begun performing training and combat missions. A unit of the Missile Forces of the Armed Forces, equipped with the Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system, is taking part in the control exercise," the statement said.

It is noted that the Belarusian army will be practicing training and combat missile strikes in both conventional and special equipment.

It is worth noting that the Iskander-M missile system is capable of using nuclear-capable missiles.

• In April, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the transfer of Iskander missiles to Belarus.

• Earlier it became known that the Russian forces are building a storage facility for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.