Russia holds massive drills of nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up drone attacks
Russia has initiated large-scale nuclear drills amid increasing Ukrainian drone strikes. The exercises involve a significant number of troops and military assets, focusing on the use of nuclear forces in response to perceived aggression. These maneuvers coincide with heightened tensions in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
- ▪The drills involve 64,000 troops and over 200 missile launchers.
- ▪Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the importance of the country's nuclear arsenal.
- ▪The exercises are designed to prepare for the use of nuclear forces under threat of aggression.
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- ▪ Russia holds massive drills of its nuclear forces as Ukraine steps up its drone attacks — ABC News — International
- ▪ Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight drone attacks — France 24 (EN)
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Russia on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) began massive manoeuvres of its nuclear forces featuring practice launches of nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles in drills that come amid surge in Ukrainian drone strikes.The three-day exercise will involve 64,000 troops, over 200 missile launchers, more than 140 aircraft, 73 surface warships and 13 submarines, including eight armed with nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles, the Defence Ministry said. Belarus holds nuclear weapons drills, Defence Ministry saysThe manoeuvres will focus on the “preparation and use of nuclear forces under the threat of aggression,” the ministry said.The drills will also practice cooperation with Belarus, a neighbour and ally that hosts Russian nuclear weapons.Russian arsenals in Belarus include its…
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