Belarusian Ministry of Defense: Conducting Exercises for the Operational Use of Nuclear Weapons
[Global Times Special Correspondent Liu Yupeng] The "Today Belarus" reported on the 18th that the Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced that Belarusian and Russian troops have begun conducting exercises on the operational use and maintenance of nuclear weapons within Belarus. The aim is to enhance the readiness of the Belarusian armed forces to use modern lethal weapons, including special munitions.
The Belarusian Ministry of Defense stated that the purpose of the exercise is to improve personnel training levels, assess the combat readiness of soldiers to perform tasks, and practice the ability to organize combat operations from non-designated areas. The Belarusian missile forces and air force participated in this exercise, during which the Belarusian side plans to cooperate with the Russian side to practice the transportation of nuclear munitions from Russia to Belarus and the preparations for their use. The focus of this exercise is to test the concealment of troop movements and long-range mobilization capabilities.
The Belarusian Ministry of Defense emphasized that this exercise is being conducted as planned within the framework of the Russia-Belarus Union, is purely of a training nature, does not target third countries, and will not pose a threat to regional security. The military hopes to maintain a high state of readiness through the exercise.
According to the Russian news agency Lenta on the 18th, Russian presidential press secretary Peskov stated on the 17th that nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone of Russia's security. Viktor Sobolev, a member of the Defense Committee of the State Duma (the lower house of parliament), said that this joint exercise between Russia and Belarus is being conducted as planned, and the outside world should not be concerned. Such planned drills should be held as frequently as possible, and the military should be prepared for the operational use of nuclear weapons at any time.
Belarusian President Lukashenko previously stated that Belarus does not wish for war but is preparing for it. The Russian "Military Review" website reported that Russia has announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons within Belarus. The cooperation between the two countries is now at a new stage, with Russia training Belarusian soldiers to operate and use nuclear weapons.
Belarus and Russia are conducting nuclear weapons operational use exercises in Belarus, aimed at enhancing the readiness of Belarusian armed forces. The exercises involve Belarusian missile forces and air forces, focusing on the transportation of nuclear munitions from Russia. The Belarusian Defense Ministry stated that these exercises are part of a planned training framework and do not pose a threat to regional security.
- Belarus and Russia are conducting nuclear weapons operational use exercises in Belarus.
- The exercises aim to enhance the readiness of Belarusian armed forces for modern lethal weapons.
- Belarusian missile forces and air forces are participating in the exercises.
- The exercises include transporting nuclear munitions from Russia to Belarus.
- The Belarusian Defense Ministry emphasizes that the exercises are purely training in nature.