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Russia, Belarus to practice nuclear, Oreshnik deployment during Zapad drills, Minsk claims
"The head of state demands that we must be ready for all possible scenarios," Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said.
‘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.
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
Belarus says it will draw up nuclear weapons plan and Oreshnik missile system at joint exercises 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,
Russian and Belarusian Military Exercises Next Month to Involve Oreshnik Hypersonic Missile
(Reuters) -Joint exercises to be held by the Russian and Belarusian armies next month will include drills on the planned use of nuclear weapons and the Russian-made, intermediate-range hypersonic Oreshnik missile,
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.
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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🪖 Belarus-Russia war games ignite NATO’s largest Eastern Europe military surge since the Cold War

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US bombers back in Norway ahead of Russia's Zapad-2025 exercise

Several B-1B Lancer bombers from an air base in Texas landed at Ørland air base in Norway on Saturday to beging training ...