Russia has launched the third stage of tactical nuclear exercises

Russia begins third phase of tactical nuclear exercises

Russia The third phase of exercises has begun to practice the deployment of tactical nuclear weaponsas reported by the Ministry of Defence Russian this Wednesday, July 31. The initiative is focused on maintaining the readiness and operational capacity of the non-strategic nuclear forces from the country.

“In accordance with the decision of the President of the Russian Federation, the third stage of the exercise of non-strategic nuclear forces has begun,” the Ministry of Defense said in a statement on the messaging app. TelegramThis phase will involve soldiers from the Southern and Central military districts, who will train how to deploy dummy warheads on operational and tactical missile systems. Iskander-M and move them covertly to launch sites, the ministry said.

The exercise aims to “maintain the readiness of personnel and equipment of combat use units of non-strategic nuclear weapons “Russia to carry out combat missions,” the ministry added. During this phase, the military will hone their skills in tactics for secret deployment and movement of simulated nuclear weapons.

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Russia conducted the first phase of these exercises in May. In June, Russia’s ally Belarus joined the second phase, highlighting the military cooperation between the two countries. These maneuvers aim to ensure that the Russian armed forces are ready for any contingency that may arise.

The conflict in Ukraine has intensified global tension. Since Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of troops into Ukraine on February 24, 2022, has repeatedly threatened that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons to defend itself in extreme situations. These statements have been interpreted by West as threats.

Russia begins third phase of tactical nuclear exercises

Russia argues that the actions of the United States and European countries are pushing the world towards a nuclear confrontation, saying that the supply of billions of dollars of weapons to Ukraine is being used in attacks on Russian territory. The escalating rhetoric and military maneuvers have raised concerns in the international community about the possible expansion of the conflict.

The Russian Defense Ministry maintains that these exercises are vital for the country’s national security and stresses that participating soldiers are undergoing intensive training to handle combat situations involving the use of nuclear weapons. This preparation includes not only the technical ability to handle these weapons, but also deployment and concealment strategies to avoid detection by enemy forces.

Russian military exercises

The international context has not been immune to these manoeuvres. The global community is watching with concern how these exercises can influence geopolitical dynamics, especially amid mutual accusations between Russia and the West about responsibility for the rise in tensions.