Russia starts three days of nuclear drills, according to reports citing the country’s defence ministry. The exercises are designed to rehearse “the preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event of aggression.” Coverage from both outlets says the drills run for three days and involve large-scale participation and equipment, including ballistic and cruise missile activities. Free Malaysia Today reports the exercises include more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of military equipment and weapons, including more than 200 missile launchers. Cyprus Mail similarly says Russia begins the drills on Tuesday, with about 64,000 people and 7,800 pieces of military equipment. It adds that the drills include the preparation for the use of nuclear forces and references planned missile-related components, including ballistic and cruise missiles. The reports do not provide details on the location or any immediate international response, but they present the drills as a planned Russian exercise focused on readiness for nuclear forces.
Russia begins three-day nuclear drills involving missile launch rehearsals
Russia starts three days of nuclear drills, according to reports citing the country’s defence ministry. The exercises are designed to rehearse “the preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event o...
- Russia begins three days of nuclear drills, according to its defence ministry.
- The exercises are described as rehearsing preparation and use of nuclear forces in response to aggression.
- The drills involve large numbers of personnel: about 64,000 to over 65,000 troops.
- Russia says it uses around 7,800 pieces/types of military equipment.
- Reports say missile-related components are included, including ballistic and cruise missiles and more than 200 missile launchers.
Russia on Tuesday begins three days of nuclear drills that will include the launch of ballistic and cruise missiles, the defence ministry said. The exercises, involving 64,000 people and 7,800 pieces of military equipment, will rehearse “the preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event of aggression”. Russian rocket forces, the Northern and Pacific […]
3 months agoThe drills will involve more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons, including more than 200 missile launchers.
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