Putin stokes WW3 fears with nuclear drills as horror invasion warning issued

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Image: Getty)

Russia's army has started a three-day exercise on the preparation and deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus in a move that will no doubt spark fears of an imminent World War 3. The exercise, which begins today and runs until Thursday, involves 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines, according to a post on Telegram.

The exercises will focus on the readiness and use of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus. The Strategic Missile Forces and long-range aviation will participate in the exercises. More than 200 missile launchers, over 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships, and 13 submarines will be involved, according to Russia's Defence Ministry.

The military exercises will span three days. (Image: Getty)