The bilateral nuclear-sharing agreement between Russia and Belarus was initiated in 2023, and Moscow compared it to similar actions within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). At the time, Russia and Belarus stated that the move was in response to the “increasing hostility” of the US-led military bloc.
According to RT, several Iskander short-range ballistic missile systems have been deployed in Belarus. The corresponding “special ammunition,” the Russian military term for nuclear warheads, is stored separately at a secure facility.
Video: Russian Ministry of Defense
A video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense on May 21st showed a drill involving the "transportation of nuclear warheads to field storage sites at the location of a missile brigade of the Republic of Belarus." The video captured the handling of the warheads both day and night. The soldiers receiving the ammunition "secretly moved to the designated area for a test launch."
Video: Russian Ministry of Defense
Another video highlighted key components of Russia's "nuclear triad" participating in the exercise. These included mobile ground-based intercontinental ballistic missile launchers escorted by security units, the deployment of the nuclear submarine Imperator Aleksandr III in the Pacific, and preparations for a test flight of a MiG-31K fighter jet carrying the Kinzhal hypersonic missile, capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
Moscow claims this week's exercises are aimed at preparing Russia and Belarus to act "under conditions of aggression from foreign states." NATO member states in Europe have significantly increased military spending and rearmament efforts, citing the "potential threat" from Russia. However, Moscow has repeatedly denied any intention of attacking the bloc.
Earlier this week, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys called on NATO to hold a show of force to demonstrate its ability to “destroy” military infrastructure in Russia’s Kaliningrad region. The Kremlin has criticized this idea.
Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/nga-he-lo-canh-lap-dau-dan-hat-nhan-len-ten-lua-o-belarus-2518122.html
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