Russia's Ministry of Defence has announced that their armed forces will conduct exercises on the preparation and use of nuclear forces from 19 to 21 May, allegedly in the context of a threat of aggression.

Source: Russia's Ministry of Defence

Details: It is reported that the Strategic Missile Forces, the Northern and Pacific Fleets, the Long-Range Aviation Command and units from the Leningrad and Central Military Districts are involved in the exercises.

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The Russian ministry listed that 64,000 personnel and over 7,800 items of weapons, military and special equipment will participate in the nuclear exercises.