NATO’s “Great Nuclear Exercise” has begun in Northern Europe

According to Webangah News quoted by Mehr news agency quoted by Sputnik, “Mark Ruthe” The Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) announced that NATO’s large nuclear drills named “Zohar Stavar” with the participation of 2,000 military personnel from The 13 member countries of this military alliance started today Monday in Northern Europe.

According to Ruthe, these exercises are mostly in England, the North Sea, as well as Belgium and the Netherlands. will be held.

Previously, NATO announced that these two-week exercises were planned more than a year ago and that no weapons of war will be used in these exercises.

dir=”RTL” style=”text-align:justify”>

Eight air bases will participate in these exercises; In particular, various planes capable of carrying nuclear weapons, bombers, escort fighters and refueling planes, as well as reconnaissance and electronic warfare planes will participate in these exercises.

The NATO press service reminded that “the alliance is constantly taking measures to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of nuclear deterrent forces.” In particular, in 2024, the new Dutch F35A fighters were deemed suitable for use in nuclear deterrence missions.

Although NATO claims that these exercises were planned in advance, anti-war organizations criticize this exercise in the context of international tensions.