Russian Iskander Weaponry Poses Dangerous Threat In Ukraine Conflict

Because of their range, Iskanders could hit targets in Ukraine without actually being in Ukraine.

As trains carry Russian military equipment to the Ukrainian border, amateur video is circulating via TikTok and Telegram message services. Experts are trying to verify the footage and identify the weapons being transported. Of particular interest are images thought to be of the Iskander, which is one of the most advanced mobile missile systems on the planet. 

Samuel Bendett, an authority on Russian military capabilities, says the Iskander is a highly potent weapon. 

"Apparently, Iskanders are within close proximity to Ukraine, according to open-source reporting," he said.