Tests of Russia’s Yars missile systems have drawn sharp attention in Western countries, a reaction noted by journalists from the British outlet Daily Mail.

The publication highlighted that Russia had deployed an intercontinental ballistic missile as part of nuclear drills. The Yars system, capable of striking targets at distances of up to 11,000 kilometers, forms the backbone of the Strategic Missile Forces, a central component of Russia’s nuclear deterrent.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the completion of command-and-staff exercises conducted by the Strategic Missile Forces in Siberia. The drills focused on the operation of mobile missile systems, testing both their reliability and the readiness of personnel.

During the exercises, units carried out long-distance movements, changed positions, and dispersed across the terrain while maintaining combat duty in field conditions. Particular emphasis was placed on camouflage, engineering preparation of positions, and operations in a simulated contaminated environment.

Troops also practiced securing missile convoys along routes and at deployment sites. Unmanned aerial vehicles and army aviation were used for reconnaissance and to detect simulated sabotage groups. In addition, the drills included measures to counter aerial threats, such as the deployment of smoke screens.