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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the commencement of military exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons. These exercises began in the Southern Military District, according to military authorities.
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In the initial phase, operations include the receipt of ammunition for the Iskander missile systems and the covert movement to designated areas in preparation for missile launches. The exercises also involve air forces, with personnel conducting patrol flights armed with specialized nuclear weapons and practicing the deployment of aerial weapons, including Kinzhal hypersonic missiles.
“These exercises are conducted to ensure the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Russian state in response to provocative statements and threats from certain Western authorities,” stated the Ministry of Defense.
Footage released by the ministry shows details of the exercises in the Southern Military District, highlighting the practical aspects of using tactical nuclear weapons. President Vladimir Putin ordered these exercises earlier this month in response to what the ministry described as provocative statements and threats from Western authorities.
Western leaders have accused Putin of acting irresponsibly with nuclear threats and initiating a new hybrid operation aimed at intimidating Europe. Tactical nuclear weapons, although less powerful than strategic ones, still have the potential to cause devastating destruction.
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