Russia and Belarus are conducting nuclear exercises amid increased drone attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, raising concerns about nuclear threats, which experts assess.

Russia and Belarus are conducting nuclear exercises amid increased drone attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, raising concerns about nuclear threats, which experts assess.

@meduzalive 19 May 2026, 13:46

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the start of nuclear exercises from May 19 to 21, during which the preparation and use of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus will be practiced.

@varlamov_news 19 May 2026, 06:35

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced exercises for the preparation and use of nuclear forces from May 19 to 21, involving over 64,000 troops and nearly 8,000 units of equipment.

@ostorozhno_novosti 19 May 2026, 06:18

The Russian Armed Forces are conducting nuclear exercises from May 19 to 21, involving over 64,000 troops and more than 7,800 units of equipment to practice deterrence actions.

@meduzalive 19 May 2026, 06:13