Russia flexes nuclear muscles as tensions rise with NATO
Moscow launches nuclear-capable missiles and deploys munitions to Belarus in some of its largest military exercises in years amid rising tensions with NATO
Russia on Thursday delivered nuclear munitions to field storage facilities in Belarus and showcased elements of its strategic nuclear forces. The military maneuvers come as tensions with European NATO members continue to rise over the war in Ukraine and drone activity in the Baltic.[1][2]
The actions are part of some of the largest nuclear exercises Moscow has conducted in years, involving 64,000 personnel to drill its forces. During these major exercises, Russia launched nuclear-capable missiles and issued nuclear munitions to some of its units.[1][2]
The high-profile drills and the deployment of munitions to Belarus serve to showcase Russia's strategic nuclear capabilities. The exercises highlight the escalating friction between Moscow and NATO allies amid the ongoing conflict.[1][2]
