The second stage of nuclear exercises has begun in Russia: what is known

The second stage of nuclear exercises has begun in Russia: what is known

Kyiv  •  UNN

June 11 2024, 06:24 AM  •  25888 views

The second stage of nuclear exercises with the participation of Russia and Belarus, dedicated to joint preparations for the possible combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons, has begun.

The second stage of training of non-strategic nuclear forces has started in Russia. At this stage, the Russian and Belarusian military should work out "issues of joint training" for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons. About it UNN writes with reference to the Russian service BBC. 

Details 

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, at this stage of the exercise, "issues of joint training" for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons should be worked out

The Russian Defense Ministry announced the exercise on May 6. This instruction was given by President Vladimir Putin "in response to provocative statements and threats from certain Western officials against the Russian Federation.

Addition

The first stage of training began on May 21. It involved the Iskander complex and Kinzhal hypersonic missiles. Belarus began testing carriers of tactical nuclear weapons on May 7.