The use of nuclear weapons and Hazelnuts will be tested at the Zapad-2025 exercises

The joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus Zapad-2025 will work out the planning of the use of nuclear weapons and "Hazel". This was announced on August 13 by the Minister of Defense of Belarus Viktor Khrenin.

According to the head of the department, planning for the use of nuclear weapons will be worked out at the exercises, since this is an important element of strategic "deterrence." He noted that the country should be prepared for anything due to the situation on the northern borders, where military activity is observed.

"We demonstrate our openness and peacefulness, but the powder should always be kept dry," the BelTA news agency quoted Khrenin as saying.

In addition, he said that the Russian and Belarusian military would jointly work out the planning of the use of the Oreshnik complex.

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Modern conflict scenarios involving unmanned, airborne and ground-based components will be practiced

Earlier in the day, the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Belarus reported that the joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus Zapad-2025 will be held from September 12 to 16. It was clarified that the purpose of the event is to test the capabilities of the armed forces of the two countries to ensure security and "readiness to repel possible aggression."

In addition, on May 28, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said that the main maneuvers of the Zapad-2025 joint military exercises between Russia and Belarus were being moved deep into the territory of Belarus from the western borders.

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