Minsk: Belarus' Defense Ministry on Monday announced the start of military drills on the combat use of nuclear weapons and nuclear support in cooperation with Russia. The exercises are designed to enhance the Belarusian armed forces' readiness to use 'modern weapons.'

According to Anadolu Agency, the exercises aim to improve personnel training, assess the readiness of weapons, and evaluate military and special equipment for mission performance. The drills will also focus on organizing combat deployment from unplanned areas. The ministry highlighted that these exercises, conducted jointly with Russia, will involve practicing the delivery of nuclear munitions and preparing them for potential use.

The drills are set to test combat deployment readiness from unprepared locations across Belarus. Key elements will include concealment strategies, long-distance movement, and the operational coordination of forces and equipment. The Defense Ministry emphasized that this exercise is a planned training event within the Union State, the alliance between Russia and Belarus. It clarified that the drills are not directed against any third countries and do not pose a threat to regional security.