Moscow: Missile exercises involving nuclear-capable systems began on Wednesday at the Kura training ground in Russia’s Kamchatka region, with operations scheduled to continue until May 10, according to a statement from regional authorities.
Officials said the drills are part of regularly conducted military training activities and involve the testing of missile systems operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces. The Kura facility, located around 500 kilometres north of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky along the Ozernaya River, is one of Russia’s key missile test and evaluation sites.
Authorities have issued strict safety warnings, urging residents to avoid the area and comply with movement restrictions during the exercise period. The statement emphasized that entry and movement of civilians and equipment near the site is completely prohibited for security reasons.
The Kura training ground has been used since the Soviet era for missile testing, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) target assessments launched from other military facilities such as Plesetsk Cosmodrome and Kapustin Yar. It remains a central location for evaluating missile accuracy and conducting combat readiness drills.
Russian officials said such exercises are conducted regularly, often multiple times a year, and may include both routine training launches and testing of newly developed missile systems as part of strategic force preparedness.
The announcement comes amid heightened global attention on military activity and geopolitical tensions involving major powers.
