The Belarusian Ministry of Defense announced on May 18 that military exercises focused on the operational use of nuclear weapons have commenced in the country. These drills are being conducted in collaboration with Russian military forces.
According to the ministry’s statement, the exercises aim to enhance the preparedness of personnel and assess the readiness of military equipment for operational tasks. The exercises will involve units from missile forces and aviation.
During these drills, Belarusian and Russian forces plan to practice the logistics of delivering nuclear munitions and preparing them for deployment. The military aims to evaluate the ability to conduct operations from unprepared locations throughout Belarus, focusing on aspects such as concealment, long-distance movement, and calculations for deploying forces and resources.
The Belarusian Ministry of Defense emphasized that these exercises are routine and not directed against any third countries, asserting that they do not pose a threat to regional security.
Belarus has initiated military exercises involving the operational use of nuclear weapons in collaboration with Russia. The drills are designed to enhance military readiness and logistical capabilities, while the Belarusian government maintains that they are routine and not a threat to regional security.