▲ Putin is in charge of command of the exercise
According to the Russian news agency, under the personal command of Russian President Putin, the Russian army recently launched a large-scale nuclear strike drill. In the statement released by the Kremlin , it was clearly mentioned that the Russian army's strategic deterrent forces participated in the exercise, including , including the Russian Northern Fleet Delta IV-class nuclear submarine "Tura" strategic missile nuclear submarine and RS-24 "Yars" intercontinental ballistic missile, the two core strategic weapons . In terms of the scale of the exercise and the equipment, the Russian side has almost all the "baby" in the box, and there are two main purposes behind this:
, one of which is to shine muscles, show the existing strength of the Russian army, break the doubts of
A Russian-Ukrainian conflict has caused the outside world to question Russia one after another, especially the doubts about the true strength of the Russian army are even more rampant. Of course, this kind of doubt is not groundless. Judging from the direction of military operations that lasted for more than half a year, the Russian military's conventional war capabilities have indeed begun to decline significantly. , for example, is almost blank in the field of drone . The outbreak of " Nagorno-Karabakh conflict " in 2020 has already made the Russian side deeply realize the important role of drones in modern warfare, but understanding alone is not very meaningful.
▲The suspected Iranian drone wreckage found in Ukraine
In the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, in addition to seeing several small drones similar to toys in the Russian army, there are almost no military drone , which has really strategic and tactical significance. This has led to the bizarre operation that Iran provides Russia with drones that seem incredible but has to admit. The shortage of drones is just a small microcosm of the Russian army's lack of conventional combat effectiveness. For example, insufficient equipment, too backward performance, insufficient ammunition reserves, and even unable to keep up with logistics support, these series of problems are gradually deepening the outside world's doubts about Russia's existing strength.
On the surface, this doubt seems to be at the level of public opinion, but in fact, Western countries have long grasped the shortcomings of the Russian army, frantically strengthened military aid to Ukraine, and turned the situation around step by step, so that Russia had to announce "partial mobilization", but this is tantamount to stealing the bell. And the increasing intensification of this situation will only put Russia in infinite passivity and face the comprehensive military threat from the West. Moreover, there is reason to believe that the deepening of this doubt has gradually spread to the Russian military's strategic nuclear deterrence field.
▲Russian army launches intercontinental ballistic missile
For this Russian army must show off one of the few muscles to break the West's unfinished doubts, tests, and threats . It is also under this background that such a large-scale and massive strategic nuclear exercise has been created. The purpose is just one sentence, making the West believe that Russia's lean camel is bigger than a horse, and its ability to break the dead and die together still exists. Don't question it.
Secondly, warns all external forces to give up their idea of nuclear strikes on Russia
In the statement issued by the Kremlin, the background of the exercise was directly expressed as "The Russian army conducts simulated response to the enemy's large-scale nuclear strikes" . This statement is already very clear. First of all, judging from a series of recent information, NATO does have a desire to move Russia, including a nuclear strike. According to the latest revelations given by the US "Politics" News Network, relevant diplomatic documents show that US officials have clearly informed NATO allies that they will deploy the latest version of the B61-12 tactical nuclear bomb in December this year, and it is not ruled out that the deployment time will be further advanced to .
In addition, just in mid-October, NATO started a nuclear military exercise code-named "First Noon". The military exercise was well organized and aimed at Russia. The entire exercise lasted for 14 days, with about 14 countries and 60 military aircraft participating, including the US B-52H strategic bomber that participated in the "First Noon" nuclear exercise for the first time.Although NATO repeatedly explained that the exercises were not targeted by third parties, how could Russia, who was right next to him, not feel the threat?
If this exercise was put in the past, Russia might also regard it as a way of intimidation by force, but Now, in the critical period of Russia and Ukraine, the probability of NATO taking advantage of the situation has suddenly increased. At this time, the exercise is no longer a threat, but a real simulated strike against , simulating a nuclear strike against Russia. Let me ask, how can Russia remain indifferent and sit idly by the face of such external threats?
▲Russian media accused Ukraine of making “ dirty bombs ”
Secondly, this warning is also directed at Ukraine. In terms of the scale of the exercise, Ukraine seems to be unable to form a target of attack. After all, after a round of strategic nuclear strikes in land, sea and air, the country may be razed to the ground. However, don’t ignore a special revelation recently - Ukraine plans to use "dirty bombs". Russian media quoted relevant insiders as saying that Ukrainian experts filled a copy of the Russian Iskander missile with radioactive material , and planned to shoot it down in sensitive areas, thereby framing the Russian side and implementing plans to achieve nuclear radio pollution. If this statement is confirmed, it is necessary for Russia to include Ukraine in the scope of strategic nuclear deterrence and even nuclear strikes.
Today's Russia's elderly " polar bear " is being pushed to the edge of a cliff by the West, but this does not mean that Russia has no trump card and lost its ability to resist. As long as strategic nuclear deterrence is guaranteed, Russia will be able to be preserved.
