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Russia Kicks Off Massive Three-Day Nuclear Drills

12:09 19.05.2026 (Updated: 12:50 19.05.2026)
© AP Photo / Russian Defense Ministry Press ServiceIn this file photo taken from a video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, a rocket launches from missile system as part of a ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile test launched from the Plesetsk facility in northwestern Russia
In this file photo taken from a video distributed by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service, on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020, a rocket launches from missile system as part of a ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile test launched from the Plesetsk facility in northwestern Russia - Sputnik India, 1920, 19.05.2026
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The exercises on the readiness and deployment of Russian nuclear forces are to be held from May 19 to 21, Russian Ministry of Defense stated.

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Over 64,000 troops and more than 7,800 pieces of equipment will be involved in nuclear forces exercises
During the exercises, the Russian Armed Forces will practice joint readiness and deployment procedures for nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus
Units from the Strategic Missile Forces, the Pacific Fleet, and the Northern Fleet are taking part in the exercises
The goals of the Russian nuclear exercises are to rehearse actions to deter an adversary and to assess the readiness level of the participating forces
Chinese President Xi Jinping, right, and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo prior to their talks on the sidelines of the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 - Sputnik India, 1920, 19.05.2026
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