Russia Disposes of Ballistic Missile Launcher

Russia has begun the disposal of another rail-mounted ballistic missile launcher, Interfax reported yesterday (see GSN, Feb. 11). The work is being carried out at the Bryansk central repair facility, and the process is being monitored by U.S. inspectors to confirm that the launcher is destroyed according to procedures set out by the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, a Defense Ministry source said (Interfax, May 31).

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