Event Brief
UPDATED May 19, 2026 at 5:04 AM ET
May 18, 2026 at 10:08 AM ET
Russia to hold three-day nuclear drills May 19-21
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Russia’s defence ministry says armed forces will conduct nuclear forces exercises from May 19 to 21.
WHO: Russia’s defence ministry
WHAT: Russia’s armed forces will carry out exercises of its nuclear forces, involving more than 65,000 troops and 7,800 types of equipment and weapons.
WHEN: May 19, 2026 at 2:24 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: The exercises are scheduled to be conducted from May 19 to 21.
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