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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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