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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.
Russian armed forces have begun the first stage of exercises ordered by President Vladimir Putin to simulate the launch of tactical nuclear weapons, the Defense Ministry in Moscow announced on Tuesday.