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Russia has claimed that it delivered nuclear-capable munitions to Belarus as part of ongoing joint military exercises, according to Russian defense ministry statements and state media reports.
Russian officials said the so-called “special munitions” were transported to field storage sites within the positional area of a missile unit. Propaganda outlets further specified that the materials are intended for use with the mobile Iskander-M operational-tactical missile system.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the exercises, conducted from May 19 to May 21, include drills simulating the deployment and use of nuclear weapons under conditions of “threat of aggression.” According to Moscow, the scenario involves both ballistic and cruise missile training strikes at ranges inside Russia, as well as coordinated procedures involving nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus.
Belarus had separately announced parallel exercises focused on the handling, transport, and preparation of nuclear munitions for potential use.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the drills as an “unprecedented challenge to the global security architecture,” arguing that they violate Articles 1 and 2 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
The developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Western governments repeatedly warning that Russia’s nuclear signaling is part of broader strategic pressure on NATO and neighboring states.
