second stage of non-strategic nuclear forces exercise begins

11.06.24⚡️In accordance with decision of Russian President, second stage of non-strategic nuclear forces exercise begins
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During the exercise, a set of measures will be taken to practise the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons. The purpose of the exersice is maintaining the readiness of military personnel and hardware of the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons of Russia and Belarus in order to unconditionally ensure the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Union State.
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Previously, as part of the first phase of the exercise, personnel from the missile formations of the Southern Military District trained the receiving special munitions training for the Iskander operational-tactical missile system, equipping launchers with them, and covertly advancing to the designated position area for training to conduct missile launches. The Russian Aerospace Forces' aviation units involved in the exercise train to equip special combat units with aviation weapons, including Kinzhal aeroballistic hypersonic missiles, and perform sorties to designated patrol areas. Source 🔹 Russian Defence Ministry