Russia’s non-strategic nuclear exercise has begun + video
In a statement today, the Ministry of Defense of Russia announced the beginning of the country's non-strategic nuclear exercise and explained its dimensions and goals. |
reported by Mehr News Agency, citing Sputnik news agency, the Russian Ministry of Defense issued a statement on Tuesday and announced: The Southern Military District is the first stage of the exercise, which includes practical training on obtaining readiness and using non-strategic nuclear weapons. has started.
According to the announcement of this media, as part of this phase, the missile facilities of the Southern Military District are practicing combat training to acquire the special ammunition of the Iskander operational and tactical missile system, equip them to launch vehicles and advance secretly towards designated positions.
The statement of the Ministry of Defense of Russia in this regard states: At the same time, the Russian Aerospace Forces are practicing equipping aircraft weapons to special combat units, including Kinzhal missiles, and flying to the regions designated for patrolling.
The aforementioned statement further added that the Russian Ministry of Defense declares one of the goals of this exercise is to maintain readiness to use non-strategic nuclear weapons to guarantee Moscow’s sovereignty.