Saturday, March 29, 2014

Russia Begins Massive Nuclear War Drill

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Russia's Military Begins Massive Nuclear War Drill -- Zachary Keck, The Diplomat

On Thursday, 10,000 Russian troops began a drill simulating the massive use of nuclear missiles.

While much Western attention has been bestowed on Russia’s military buildup near Ukraine, Moscow also began a massive nuclear offensive exercise on Thursday.

According to the Russian daily Nezavisimaya Gazeta, on Thursday Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces began a massive three-day exercise involving 10,000 soldiers and 1,000 pieces of equipment from more than 30 units. The major purpose of the drill, according to the report—which cites multiple senior Russian military officers—is to ensure Russia’s Strategic Missile Forces have sufficient readiness to conduct offensive operations involving the massive and simultaneous use of nuclear missiles.

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Update: Russia Launches Nuclear-War Drill, Saying It Was Long Scheduled -- National Journal/Global Security Newswire

My Comment: I somehow missed this story (so did much of the media) .... and I read Global Security Newswire daily. The exercise ends today.

1 comment:

James said...

Sending a loud and clear message: "The last twenty years of us being something of a joke are over!"