Video: Russia Launches Ballistic and Hypersonic Missiles During Nuclear Drills

Russia and Belarus have concluded joint nuclear force exercises after conducting missile launches and large-scale readiness operations involving strategic military units. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that all objectives of the exercises had been fully completed. The drills marked the third round of joint nuclear exercises since Russia deployed tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. Ballistic and Hypersonic Missile Launches Featured in Exercises According to the Russian General Staff, the first phase of the exercises on May 19-20 included a surprise inspection of nuclear forces. Military units were placed on full combat readiness, while nuclear munitions were delivered to Russian and Belarusian units assigned to nuclear weapons operations.