Putin begins nuclear forces drills simulating retaliatory strikes in Russia
Summary: Russian President Vladimir Putin has initiated large-scale drills of the country's nuclear forces, simulating a retaliatory strike. The exercises include missile launches and are aimed at demonstrating Russia's nuclear capabilities amid rising tensions with the West over Ukraine.
The drills involve various military assets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and nuclear submarines. All test-fired missiles reportedly hit their targets. Putin emphasized the importance of modernizing Russia's nuclear arsenal to ensure national security.
These exercises follow previous nuclear drills, including a joint exercise with Belarus earlier this year. Putin has warned that Western support for Ukraine could escalate into direct conflict with NATO.
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