Shoygu: Belarus receives Iskander system capable of using nuclear missiles

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.