MOSCOW, October 2. /TASS/. Crews operating Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems and Tornado-S multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) have launched a coordinated missile strike against a simulated enemy as part of the Center-2026 strategic command-and-staff exercise, the Russian Defense Ministry has said.

"A missile battalion equipped with Iskander-M operational-tactical missile systems and a Tornado-S MLRS battalion launched a coordinated missile strike against identified enemy targets at the Chebarkul training ground as part of the 'Center-2026' strategic command-and-staff exercise. The strike successfully engaged enemy operational-tactical missile and artillery positions," the ministry stated.

Orlan-30 drone crews provided target reconnaissance and strike adjustments in automatic mode.