Iskander missiles in Kaliningrad: a constant element of Russia’s policy of intimidation

Abstract:

On 8 October, in response to press releases, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that an Iskander-M missile complex had been transported via sea to the territory of the Kaliningrad region, on board a civilian Ambal-type roll-on/roll-off vessel.

It took place within the framework of the unannounced missile artillery exercises started on 4 September in the Western Military District (MD). These exercises are intended to check the ability of the logistic services to ensure the transport of military equipment to the Kaliningrad region, and to train the staff of the 152nd Missile Brigade stationed in Chernyakhovsk how to use new hardware. As previously announced by the Russian Ministry of Defence, the arming of this unit with Iskander missile complexes will be completed by the end of 2018.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Russia decides to deploy missiles in Kaliningrad http://www.europeansources.info/record/russia-decides-to-deploy-missiles-in-kaliningrad/

ESO: Background information: Kaliningrad and the Escalatory Spiral in the Baltics http://www.europeansources.info/record/kaliningrad-and-the-escalatory-spiral-in-the-baltics/

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