From ballistic missiles to nuclear-capable bombers: A look at Russia's military powers

Yars intercontinental ballistic missile
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Yars intercontinental ballistic missile

This image shows a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being test-fired as part of Russia's nuclear drills from a launch site in Plesetsk, northwestern Russia. (Photo: AP)

Tu-160 strategic bomber
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Tu-160 strategic bomber

In this image, a Russian Tu-160 strategic bomber launches a cruise missile at test targets during military drills in Russia. (Photo: AP)

Nuclear submarines
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Nuclear submarines

In this photo released by the Russian defense ministry press service on April 13, 2021, Russian nuclear submarines Prince Vladimir and Yekaterinburg are docked at a naval base in Gazhiyevo, located on the Kola Peninsula in Russia. (Photo: AP)

Tu-95 nuclear-capable strategic bombers
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Tu-95 nuclear-capable strategic bombers

A trio of Tu-95 nuclear-capable strategic bombers from the Russian air force fly over Pushkin Square in Moscow on May 3, 2014, during a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade set to take place at Moscow's Red Square on May 9, celebrating 69 years since the end of World War II. (Photo: AP)

Iskander missile
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Iskander missile

This photo shows Russian troops loading an Iskander missile as part of military drills focused on training personnel in the use of tactical nuclear weapons at an undisclosed location in Russia. (Photo: AP)

Russian Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone
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Russian Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone

In this image, a Russian Poseidon nuclear-powered underwater drone is shown during a test launch in Russia. (Photo: AP)

Iskander short-range nuclear-capable missiles
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Iskander short-range nuclear-capable missiles

This image features Russian mobile launchers for Iskander short-range nuclear-capable missiles during military exercises at a training ground in Russia. (Photo: AP)

MiG-31K fighter
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MiG-31K fighter

This image shows a MiG-31K fighter from the Russian air force, equipped with a Kinzhal hypersonic cruise missile, parked at an airfield during military drills. (Photo: AP)

Nuclear-capable strategic bomber
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Nuclear-capable strategic bomber

In this photo, a nuclear-capable strategic bomber of the Russian air force is seen conducting a training mission at an undisclosed location in Russia. (Photo: AP)

Avangard hypersonic vehicle
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Avangard hypersonic vehicle

This image depicts the Avangard hypersonic vehicle launching during a test at an undisclosed location in Russia. (Photo: AP)

RS-24 Yars strategic ballistic missile
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RS-24 Yars strategic ballistic missile

In this image taken from a video released by the Russian defense ministry press service on September 17, 2024, a Russian RS-24 Yars strategic ballistic missile launcher emerges from a hangar during drills in the Ivanovo region of Russia. (Photo: AP)

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