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Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks

The three-day exercise involves 64,000 troops and practice launches of nuclear-capable missiles as Moscow cites a threat of aggression.

  • On Tuesday, Russia began three days of nationwide nuclear weapons drills involving 64,000 troops, practicing the "preparation and use of nuclear forces under the threat of aggression," the Defense Ministry said.
  • Cross-Border drone attacks intensified overnight, with Ukraine targeting Moscow, Kursk, and Yaroslavl, while Russian forces launched over 500 drones and 20 missiles against Kharkiv, Izmail, and other regions.
  • The exercise features over 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 surface warships, and 13 submarines, including eight armed with nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles, while coordinating with ally Belarus.
  • President Vladimir Putin began a two-day visit to China as the Kremlin warns that attacks involving European-manufactured drones carry "unpredictable consequences" for the West.
  • Diplomatic efforts to end the four-year war remain stalled, while recent strikes increasingly affect the daily routines of civilians in both nations.
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Russia announces a major exercise of its nuclear forces, accompanied by verbal threats. This is serious – but without excitement.

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Russia initiated manoeuvres by its atmica forces, with the practice of ballistic missiles and cruise missiles with nuclear capability.

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