Russia has announced the launch of the third stage of its exercises on the use of tactical nuclear weapons.<br /><br />This stage of drills involves training with the Iskander-M missile systems and various aircraft, according to a statement from the Russian defense ministry.<br /><br />In the first and second stages of the exercise, units from the Southern and Leningrad military districts, the Aerospace Forces, and the Navy prepared for the combat use of non-strategic nuclear weapons, the Russian defense ministry said.<br /><br />#Russia #nuclear #drills