Russia conducts Nuclear attack simulation drill
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a nuclear attack simulation exercise amid escalating “geopolitical tensions.”
On Tuesday, October 30, in a televised address, Putin officially directed that the military exercise be conducted to enhance the coordination and capability of commanders in utilizing nuclear weapons.
Putin described the nuclear attack simulation as a “deterrent strategy,” adding that Russia is not seeking an arms race.
In his televised address, the Russian president emphasized the importance of maintaining modern strategic forces that are “always battle-ready” in the face of increasing geopolitical tensions and new threats.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov characterized the military exercise as a practice for the country’s offensive forces to respond to an “enemy” nuclear attack.
According to Agence France-Presse, Belousov stated that “strategic offensive forces are prepared to launch a massive nuclear strike in response to an enemy’s nuclear attack.”
In recent months, Putin has reiterated that the potential use of nuclear weapons remains an option in the event of a large-scale airstrike, leaving open the door for a nuclear response to any significant aerial attack.
This ongoing posturing highlights Russia’s readiness to escalate its military response amid growing geopolitical tensions, signaling a concerning shift in strategic defense planning.
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