Russia is preparing to repel a missile attack

The Aerospace Forces (VKS) will conduct command and staff exercises to prevent a missile attack by a mock enemy this year, Izvestia reports, citing a statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

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“Under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces, command and staff exercises will be held to control the orbital group during the warning of a missile attack and information support of the Russian Armed Forces,” the defense department said in a statement.

The Ministry of Defense also stated. that this year the Aerospace Forces will be involved in the Russian-Belarusian exercises “Zapad-2017”, which will take place from September 14 to 20 on Belarusian territory.

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