The Russian Armed Forces are conducting drills from May 19 to May 21 focused on the preparation and use of nuclear forces "under conditions of a threat of aggression."
According to Ukrinform, citing the Russian service of BBC News, this was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense.
The exercises are described as planned. They involve the Strategic Missile Forces, the Northern and Pacific Fleets, long-range aviation, and elements of the Leningrad and Central Military Districts.
Russia's Defense Ministry said the drills would involve more than 64,000 servicemen and over 7,800 pieces of equipment, including more than 200 missile launchers, over 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines.
"The exercises will also include scenarios involving the joint preparation and use of nuclear weapons stationed on the territory of the Republic of Belarus," the Russian Defense Ministry added.
