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Russia begins tactical nuclear weapon drills near Ukraine border

Russian drills in the Southern Military District are a warning signal to deter Western involvement in the Ukraine war, as claimed by the Russian defence ministry.
The drills aim to test readiness for protecting Russian sovereignty, involving non-strategic nuclear weapons combat units, according to the ministry.
The initial stage of the drills focused on practicing loading launch vehicles and planes with Kinzhal missiles.

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