The Russian army held a tactical nuclear force exercise to "cool down" the temperature with nuclear weapons
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced on May 21 that the first phase of Russia’s non-strategic nuclear force exercises has begun in Russia’s Southern Military District.
As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is delayed, what signal does Russia intend to send to the outside world by holding relevant exercises?
According to reports, in the first stage of the exercise, personnel of the missile force of Russia's Southern Military District practiced receiving special ammunition and equipment launch vehicles for the "Iskander" tactical missile system, advancing covertly to designated positions and preparing for launch; the Russian Aerospace Force personnel participating in the exercise were The fighter planes are equipped with "Dagger" hypersonic missiles with special warheads, and the relevant fighter planes will fly into designated patrol areas.
Military observer Shao Yongling introduced based on the content of the exercise that non-strategic nuclear weapons refer to tactical nuclear weapons. Unlike strategic nuclear weapons, which are mainly used for deterrence, they can be directly used in actual combat operations.
Strategic nuclear weapons are mainly used for deterrence, while tactical nuclear weapons can be used on the battlefield. There are many types of tactical nuclear weapons, such as nuclear cruise missiles, nuclear artillery shells, nuclear landmines, etc. At present, Russia's tactical nuclear weapons reserve has certain advantages over the United States.
Data map: Russian "Iskander" tactical missile system
According to reports, although Russia's strategic nuclear forces regularly hold exercises, this is the first time Russia has publicly announced an exercise involving tactical nuclear weapons. Regarding the reason for holding this exercise, the Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized that it is to maintain the status of troops and equipment using non-strategic nuclear weapons in combat, in response to the provocative remarks and threats made by some Western officials against the Russian Federation, and to unconditionally ensure Russia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
At present, Russia is slowly gaining the initiative on the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield. Why did Russia suddenly announce a nuclear force exercise despite having a battlefield advantage? Shao Yongling explained this.
On the Russian-Ukrainian battlefield, the Russian army has a certain advantage, so Western countries have frequently made voices ready to intervene in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. Russia's non-strategic nuclear force exercise at this time is to scare Western countries and warn them not to end directly, otherwise they will face Russia's use of tactical nuclear weapons.
For some time, talk about "NATO will end its participation in the war" has been rampant. French President Macron has repeatedly talked about the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine, and British Foreign Secretary Cameron said that Ukraine can use weapons provided by the United Kingdom to attack the Russian mainland.
Previously, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement: We expect that this exercise will help Western countries realize the possible catastrophic consequences of the strategic risks they pose, prevent them from assisting the terrorist actions of the Kiev regime, and prevent them from being involved in direct armed conflicts with Russia. confrontation.
Shao Yongling believes that this Russian exercise can have a certain deterrent effect and make Western countries seriously think about what they should do on the Russia-Ukraine issue.
Today, Russia's conventional strike capabilities are inferior to those of NATO. How does Russia ensure its battlefield advantages and prevent failure? Use tactical nuclear weapons.
I think this exercise will let Western countries see that if they go out in person, it is very likely to trigger a nuclear war between NATO and Russia. This is an issue that Western countries must consider.
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