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Russia Launches Major Three-Day Nuclear Military Drills

Russia has launched a major three-day nuclear military exercise, sending a clear signal about its readiness to deploy its most powerful weapons if threatened. The country's defense ministry confirmed the drills began on Tuesday and will involve the live launch of both ballistic and cruise missiles, making them one of the more significant nuclear readiness exercises the country has conducted in recent years.

Russia Launches Major Three-Day Nuclear Military Drills
By Iwo Mazur | Last Updated: 19 May 2026
Scale and Scope of the Exercise
The sheer size of the operation is hard to ignore. A total of 64,000 military personnel and 7,800 pieces of equipment are taking part, with the drills designed to rehearse "the preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event of aggression."

The exercise brings together multiple branches of Russia's armed forces. Rocket troops, long-range aviation units, the Northern and Pacific fleets, and military formations from the Leningrad and Central regions are all involved. The hardware mobilized for the drills is equally striking —more than 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines are participating, eight of which are strategic nuclear submarines.

Belarus Connection Adds Another Dimension
Beyond the scale, one detail stands out. The drills will also include training on how to deploy Russian tactical nuclear weapons that are currently stationed in Belarus. That component adds a geographic dimension to the exercise, extending Russia's nuclear posture further toward the borders of NATO member states and underlining the strategic significance of the Russian-Belarusian military partnership.

The timing and visibility of the exercises appear deliberate. Large-scale nuclear drills of this nature serve a dual purpose —building operational readiness while also sending a message to adversaries about Russia's capabilities and willingness to use them if provoked.

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