Russian Forces Initiate Non-Strategic Nuclear Weapons Drills

Russian forces have commenced the first phase of drills focusing on practical training for the preparation and use of non-strategic nuclear weapons in the Southern Military District, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.

Russian forces have started the first stage of military drills "involving practical training in the preparation and use of non-strategic nuclear weapons" in the Southern Military District, Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

(Writing by Maxim Rodionov; Editing by Mark Trevelyan)