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Russia begins nuclear drills in apparent warning to West | AP explains
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1:14Now PlayingRussia’s military on Tuesday began drills involving tactical nuclear weapons that were announced by Russian authorities earlier this month in an apparent warning to senior Western officials who had spoken about the possibility of deeper involvement in the so-called "special military operation" in Ukraine.
It was the first time Russia has publicly announced drills involving tactical nuclear weapons, although its strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises.
According to a statement by the Defense Ministry released Tuesday, the first stage of the new drills envisioned “practical training in the preparation and use of nonstrategic nuclear weapons,” including nuclearcapable Kinzhal and Iskander missiles. Read more
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