Ukraine’s claim, Russia’s nuclear strategic forces exercise

According to Fars International News Agency, the intelligence unit of the Ukrainian army claimed on Sunday that Russia is holding large-scale exercises for its nuclear strategic forces.

According to news sources, the intelligence unit of the Ukrainian army has confirmed Russia’s preparations to launch sea and land ballistic missiles as well as surface-to-air cruise missiles.

It is said that Russia’s nuclear strategic forces are at the highest levels of combat readiness, and the crew of a strategic missile submarine has received a combat order to enter the launch area, and their combat readiness is maintained 24 hours a day. Ukraine has not mentioned any more details about this exercise and its location.

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has claimed that this Russian exercise is aimed at disrupting the visit of the American president to Europe.

Meanwhile, news sources recently announced the testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile by the US Air Force. According to the Associated Press news agency, the US Air Force Command announced that an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile from California was successfully tested (more details).

“Sputnik” news agency also recently wrote in a report about nuclear war scenarios if Russia uses nuclear weapons: “According to estimates, in the event of this conflict, NATO forces will be destroyed within half an hour at most. Russian missiles with nuclear warheads can be launched from the ground. , air and sea launched, and some of them contain self-guided warheads.

Russian leaders and commanders have stated several times that they use all possible means to protect their territory and sovereignty. Moscow has repeatedly spoken of nuclear weapons as a deterrent, the development of which has long been a strategic priority for Moscow.

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