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Russia, Belarus to practice nuclear, Oreshnik deployment plans during Zapad drills, Minsk claims
The upcoming Zapad-2025 military drills will involve practice planning for the deployment of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik missile system, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said on Aug. 13,
‘Peace-Loving, But Locked and Loaded’: Russia and Belarus to Rehearse Nuclear Strike in Zapad-2025 Drills
The Russian and Belarusian armies will rehearse the potential use of the nuclear-capable ballistic missile Oreshnik at joint exercises next month, state mediareported Wednesday, citing Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin.
Belarus says its troops will practise nuclear weapons plan and Oreshnik missile system at joint drills with Russia in September
Russia and Belarus plan to hold drills for nuclear weapon and Oreshnik missile system launches during their joint Zapad-2025 training on 12-16 September. Source: Belarusian state news outlet BelTA citing Belarusian Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin Details: Asked whether the drills would include training for launches of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik missile system Khrenin said: "Of course,
Zapad-2025 military drills include training in nuclear weapons use: Belarus
As required by the head of state, we must be ready for anything. We see the situation on our western and northern borders and cannot calmly watch militarization and military activity,' says Belarusian
Russian and Belarusian military exercises next month to involve Oreshnik hypersonic missile
The comments by Viktor Khrenin come just two days before U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska to discuss a possible deal to end the full-scale war in Ukraine,
Belarus to practice nuclear-capable missile use in Russia drills
In late 2024, Russia used the Ukrainian city of Dnipro as a testing ground for its “experimental” Oreshnik missile without a nuclear warhead. “We see the situation on our western and northern borders and can’t just sit and watch the militarisation and military activity there,” Khrenin was quoted as saying by the Belta news agency.
Belarus Army Prepares for Nuclear Drills with the Oreshnik System
Belarus Defense Minister, Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin, stated on Wednesday (13) that the country is ready to begin the strategic exercise “West-2025,” scheduled to take place from September 12 to 16 in cooperation with Russia.
Russia and Belarus set to practice joint nuclear drills
Russia and its ally Belarus are set to stage nuclear missile drills close to Europe next month, with an estimated 150,000 troops expected to take part. Belarus said Wednesday it will practice deployment of Russia 's nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles during the joint Zapad-2025 ('West-2025') drills close to the EU and NATO 's eastern flank border.
Nuclear arms and Oreshnik: Belarus spills details on joint Zapad-2025 drills with Russia
Belarus says it wants to practice planning for the use of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik complex in joint exercises with Russia. The exercise will be held in September 2025, reports Belta. According to Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin,
Russia-Belarus Zapad Drills to Practice Use of Tactical Nuclear Arms, Oreshnik – Reports
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said that the joint Belarusian-Russian military exercises Zapad-2025 in September will practice planning the use of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik complex,
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