The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed footage of loading the Yars complex into the launcher

As part of the rearmament program, the Yars strategic missile system with an intercontinental ballistic missile was loaded into the silo launcher. Footage of the trial was published on November 12 by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

"At the moment, the regiment is being re—equipped with a new advanced missile system, which has significant capabilities," said the regiment commander.

He stressed that the capabilities of the Yars complex significantly exceed the characteristics of previous systems.

Before starting work with modern weapons, the military personnel underwent the necessary training and successfully passed the exams.

"Today, the product is being loaded onto one of the launchers, which will allow the Armed Forces to build up our country's nuclear shield," the officer said.

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The update takes place in the land, sea and air components of the triad.

Russian President Vladimir Putin noted at the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 5 that no country in the world has weapons of destruction equal to the Oreshnik missile system. He stressed that Russia continues to develop other types of weapons, including hypersonic weapons and cruise missiles.