VIDEO: How the Russian Side Launches the "Iskander" Ballistic Missile - Footage Released

The Russian Ministry of Defense has released footage of the launch of the "Iskander-M" operational-tactical complex ballistic missile against a base of foreign mercenaries in Ukraine. The recording shows the missile system being deployed with a transport vehicle to the firing position, the preparation of the combat crew for firing, and then the launch of the 9M723 ballistic missile, which goes vertically into the sky.

The video also features launching footage of "R-500" cruise missiles from the "Iskander-M" complex from other launch installations.