Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills on May 19-21
Russia's armed forces will conduct three-day nuclear drills from May 19 to 21, involving over 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons. The drills come amid escalating tensions with Ukraine and after the breakdown of the New START agreement with Washington. The exercises will also include the testing of ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as the participation of aircraft, ships, submarines, and nuclear submarines.
- ▪The drills will involve more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons.
- ▪The exercises will include the testing of ballistic and cruise missiles.
- ▪Russia has deployed a nuclear-capable missile to its ally Belarus, which borders NATO.
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- ▪ Russia conducting 3 days of major nuclear drills — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Russia conducts major nuclear drills - Reuters — Google News
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Advertising Home Europe Russia to conduct three-day nuclear drills from May 19-21 Europe Russia's armed forces will carry out exercises of its nuclear forces from May 19 to 21, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The drills will include more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons, the ministry said. Issued on: 19/05/2026 - 08:24Modified: 19/05/2026 - 15:54 1 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is test-fired as part of Russia's nuclear drills from a launch site in Plesetsk, northwestern Russia. This photo was taken from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on October 26, 2022.
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