Kremlin statement on exercise: "To carry out a massive nuclear strike..."
A statement from the Kremlin reported that a retaliatory nuclear strike exercise involving land, air, and sea assets was conducted.
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated regarding the nuclear exercise, "The exercise involves practicing the tasks of carrying out a massive nuclear strike in retaliation for a nuclear strike by the enemy."
The Kremlin's statement noted that during the exercise, which was monitored by Russian President Vladimir Putin via video conference, nuclear deterrent weapons belonging to land, sea, and air assets were utilized.
"TASK OF CARRYING OUT A NUCLEAR STRIKE"
The statement, which pointed out that ballistic and cruise missiles were launched during the exercise, recorded that the launches were controlled from the Russian National Defense Control Center.
The statement indicated that Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles and Sineva ballistic missiles were used in the exercise.
In the footage of the exercise broadcast on Russian state television, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, who was seen reporting to Putin, used the phrase, "The exercise involves practicing the tasks of carrying out a massive nuclear strike in retaliation for a nuclear strike by the enemy."