# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DYmV2ktgg2N
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65884924-cgtneurope-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-21T11:30:48.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

Russia's Defence Ministry published footage on Wednesday said to show military assets on nuclear drills. The ministry announced three days of nuclear drills that it said would include launch of ballistic and cruise missiles.⁣
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The exercises, involving 64,000 people and 7,800 pieces of military equipment, will rehearse "the preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event of aggression". ⁣
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Russian rocket forces, the Northern and Pacific fleets, long-range aviation and units from the Leningrad and Central military regions will take part, the ministry said.⁣
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Over 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships and 13 submarines including eight strategic nuclear submarines will be involved.⁣
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The drills will also include training in how to use Russian tactical nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus, the ministry said.⁣
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#russia #military #nuclear #weapon

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