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Belarus Announces Joint Military Exercise With Russia In September
Belarus and Russia are scheduled to conduct a joint four-day military exercise in September, a move that has put NATO and Ukrainian officials on high alert.
Russia and Belarus to hold joint military exercises in September, Minsk says
The Russian and Belarusian armies are set to hold joint strategic exercises in Belarus from September 12-16, the Belarusian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.
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 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,
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.
Russia’s New Hypersonic Missile is Being Deployed to NATO’s Border
Key Points and Summary: Belarus has confirmed it will conduct nuclear weapons deployment exercises with Russia next month, a move that will include training on the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile system.
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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