Shoygu: Belarus receives Iskander system capable of using nuclear missiles

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Part of the assault aviation of Belarus has obtained the ability to strike with nuclear warheads, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu said on Tuesday during a conference call with the leadership of the Russian Armed Forces, Report informs via Russian media.

“The Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system has been handed over to the Armed Forces of Belarus. It can use both conventional and nuclear missiles,” Shoygu said.

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