Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise
The three-day exercise involves 64,000 personnel and more than 200 missile launchers as Moscow rehearses tactical nuclear weapon procedures.
- On Wednesday, Russia released footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems and moving them to launch sites as part of a major nuclear exercise.
- Moscow's stated existential struggle with the West over Ukraine prompted the three-day exercise, which began on Tuesday. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warned that risks of direct clashes with NATO are rising due to European narratives.
- Replacing the Soviet "Scud" system, Iskander-M is code-named "SS-26 Stone" by NATO. Its guided missiles have a range of up to 500 km and carry conventional or nuclear warheads.
- Military personnel totaling 64,000 are practicing launch procedures for tactical nuclear weapons based in Belarus, utilizing more than 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines.
- President Vladimir Putin has frequently used nuclear reminders to warn the West against supporting Kyiv, while the Institute for the Study of War suggests these drills aim to influence NATO decision-making and mask Russia's own war difficulties.
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The military maneuver is more comprehensive than in previous years. The display of nuclear deterrence also serves as a warning against underestimating Russia.
Russia says troops deliver nuclear warheads in major exercise
Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M missile launch systems, loading them and moving them to launch sites as part of a major nuclear exercise. In a statement released to state media, the Defence Ministry said its forces had practised bringing units to “the highest levels of combat readiness for the use of nuclear weapons”. The three-day exercise, which started on Tuesday a…
The Russian nuclear exercise mobilizes 64,000 soldiers and more than 200 Iskander-M launchers.Moscow wants to display its power against NATO, but this demonstration increases the risk of regional escalation.
Russia Shows Troops Moving Nuclear Warheads in Major Exercise
Russia on Wednesday showed what it said was footage of troops delivering nuclear warheads to mobile Iskander-M launch systems, loading them and moving them undetected to launch sites as part of a major nuclear exercise. In a statement released to state media, the Defense Ministry said its forces had practiced bringing units to "the highest levels of combat readiness for the use of nuclear weapons".
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