Brussels: nato on Friday said it would begin its annual nuclear exercise “Steadfast Noon” on Monday, with 60 aircraft participating in training flights over Belgium. the North Sea and to practice the use of UK We Atomic bomb located in Europe.
The nuclear drills – which do not involve live bombs – are taking place amid heightened tensions Russia repeatedly threatened with nuclear attack Ukraine After major military setbacks on the battlefield.
“Steadfast Nun” is expected to coincide with Moscow’s own annual nuclear exercise, called “Grom”, which is usually held in late October and will feature Russia with its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and submarines. Tests missiles.
NATO said the Western exercises were not motivated by the latest tensions with Russia.
“The exercise, which runs until 30 October, is a regular, recurring training activity and is not linked to any current world event,” the coalition announced on its webpage, adding that no live weapons were used. Will go
“This exercise helps ensure that the coalition’s nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective,” a NATO spokesman said. ona lungescu,
Belgium is hosting the exercise that will involve 14 countries and 60 aircraft, including the most advanced fighter jets on the market and US B-52 long-range bombers that will take off from Minot Air Base. North DakotaThe statement said.
NATO chief on Tuesday Jens Stoltenberg Made it clear that the coalition would go ahead with its exercise despite the tense international situation.
He told reporters that canceling the exercises because of the war in Ukraine would send a “very wrong signal”, arguing that NATO military might is the best way to prevent further escalation of tensions.
The nuclear drills – which do not involve live bombs – are taking place amid heightened tensions Russia repeatedly threatened with nuclear attack Ukraine After major military setbacks on the battlefield.
“Steadfast Nun” is expected to coincide with Moscow’s own annual nuclear exercise, called “Grom”, which is usually held in late October and will feature Russia with its nuclear-capable bombers, submarines and submarines. Tests missiles.
NATO said the Western exercises were not motivated by the latest tensions with Russia.
“The exercise, which runs until 30 October, is a regular, recurring training activity and is not linked to any current world event,” the coalition announced on its webpage, adding that no live weapons were used. Will go
“This exercise helps ensure that the coalition’s nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure and effective,” a NATO spokesman said. ona lungescu,
Belgium is hosting the exercise that will involve 14 countries and 60 aircraft, including the most advanced fighter jets on the market and US B-52 long-range bombers that will take off from Minot Air Base. North DakotaThe statement said.
NATO chief on Tuesday Jens Stoltenberg Made it clear that the coalition would go ahead with its exercise despite the tense international situation.
He told reporters that canceling the exercises because of the war in Ukraine would send a “very wrong signal”, arguing that NATO military might is the best way to prevent further escalation of tensions.