Reported about 1 year ago
On June 11, 2024, Russia and Belarus announced the start of the second phase of a tactical nuclear weapons deployment exercise to ensure readiness and counter provocations from Western countries. The exercise includes joint training on the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons in military operations to defend both countries' territorial integrity. The exercise is a response to Western support for Ukraine and NATO's involvement in the conflict. The military drill involves missile systems, bombers, and fighter jets as a show of deterrence. This exercise follows a previous phase involving simulated missile launches. Russia had transferred some tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus and increased military cooperation in response to the Ukraine conflict, aiming to counter Western support for Ukraine.
Source: YAHOO