NATO begins annual nuclear drills amid tensions with Russia over Ukraine war

Air forces from across NATO are taking part in the alliance's annual nuclear exercise.
The drills involve 14 countries and up to 60 aircraft.
They will conduct training flights over Belgium, that is hosting the exercise, and over as well as the North Sea and the UK.
Menawhile, Russia is holding its own annual nuclear drills, which usually take place in late October.
The alliance stressed, however, that the drills are a "routine, recurring training activity" that had been planned before Russia invaded Ukraine. A NATO press release stated that the drills are "not linked to any current world events."

Al Jazeera’s Natacha Butlers reports from Paris.


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[tomasnunez]

In a nuclear war we all lose. Sad times for humanity.

[we_arenot_amused]

I am sure Macron has a white flag in his pocket at all times.

[andreasniedam]

For all those who are not in the know, as always: These drills are held EACH year at pretty much the same time 🙄

[markkaraipii]

French's history will remain the same. NEVER ON THE WINNING SIDE. PERIOD!

[andrewdunckley]

Shame, , , i kinda liked living on this planet... Oh well...

[sirrobertdowneysenior]

Well no one wins only one whose gonna lose is humanity.

[diazvirdani]

*Peace & Stability in Ukraine very important for Russia, Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Moldova. because Ukraine have border with 7 countries.*

[prismgames]

This is actually a very good thing for NATO. This excercise is held every year and has been postponed for months this year. Not doing the drills just because Putin doesn't want it would be a great mistake, as it would make NATO look weak.

[khushhalpakistanzindabad]

Once, there was a much talk about a possible nuclear war between Pakistan and India and idea that nuclear are in the wrong hands.

[RiDankulous]

FYI: there were not live bombs during the drills. No threat whatsoever.

[rebeccaainslie]

Not a moment too soon! I understand one of their strikes disabled a nuclear power plant! Just as dangerous as using a nuclear weapon! Hope repairs are quickly accomplished! The world does not need another Chernobyl!

[redroger]

After detaching it from its hinges, lean a door against a wall, lay a mattress on the door, enter the void created and crouch. Good job. Now, while waiting there, head between legs, think of what might instead have been done... then kiss it...

[amiirm]

This much interest in NUK that they want to be fully ready and drilling shots😅

[walter]

Launch some rockets over north Korea too

[raihanislam]

First World wor from jews
2nd World wor from jews
And now 3rd world wor also jews...
U see in israely jews ...why hitler hate jews ..maybe now u understand

[kaditravels]

These warmongers would destroy our beautiful earth, can’t they not come up other ways to stop the war.

[savee]

War in 2032..
Russia : annexed 90% of ukraine
USA & al'lies' : still sending weapons like sickles, axes, saws etc
Only warnings no actions....
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[josepepetb.flores]

Yeah man, it's yearly played.. but now it's likely with real potential secretly prepared.. in case..

[ronycrp]

To Zelensky: Who do you defending - Jewish, USA? At the cost of Ukrainian lives and your neighbor, Russians. Hypocrites!

[saamstaan]

So because russia and non nato ukraine are having a shuffle, nato has the need to do nuclear protocol training, these guys make me laugh.