Belarus launches nuclear weapons combat training exercise

A planned training exercise on the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear safety has begun in Belarus under the leadership of Pavel Muraveiko, the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Belarusian Defence Ministry has announced.

In a post on Telegram, it said the purpose of the training is to improve the level of personnel preparedness, verify the readiness of weapons and military equipment to perform tasks, and organise combat deployment from non-planned areas, Caliber.Az reports.

“Military units of the missile forces and aviation are involved in the exercise. In cooperation with the Russian side, issues related to the delivery of nuclear munitions and their preparation for use will be practised,” he noted.

According to the ministry, the main feature of this exercise will be testing readiness to carry out combat tasks from unprepared locations across the entire territory of the Republic of Belarus.

“The main focus will be on stealth operations, long-distance movement, and calculations for the deployment of forces and assets. The training is a planned activity within the framework of the Union State, is not directed against third countries, and does not pose a threat to regional security,” the ministry added.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov