Russia conducts tactical nuclear weapons drills

(VOVWORLD) - Russia’s military has begun the first stage of military exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.

Russia conducts tactical nuclear weapons drills - ảnh 1Russia conducts tactical nuclear weapons drills in Southern Military District on May 21, 2024 (Photo: the Russian Defense Ministry/ Reuters) 

The drills, which will include "practical training in the preparation and deployment of non-strategic nuclear weapons," began in Southern Military District, according to the Ministry.

Russian forces will conduct combat training tasks involving the Iskander operational-tactical missile system. Russian Aerospace forces will also conduct exercises involving Kinzhal hypersonic aero-ballistic missiles.

The Defense Ministry said earlier this month that the exercise is aimed at maintaining the readiness of personnel and equipment for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons to ensure Russia's territorial integrity and sovereignty in any situation.

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