Russian President Vladimir Putin's 3,000 combat-ready nuclear missile soldiers were seen in the footage, sparking World War 3 concerns.
The video of the Russian troops was captured on Thursday, Sept. 21, while they were conducting military drills in the Sverdlovsk region.
Putin's 3000 Combat-Ready Nuclear Missile Soldiers Spotted
According to Express UK's latest report, around 3,000 Tagil Rocket Division soldiers were spotted being trained on the highest levels of combat readiness. The alarming video was broadcast on Zvezda, a Russian defense ministry TV channel. Based on the footage, the Tagil Rocket Division was handling Yars thermonuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles, also known as RT-24 Yars or Topol'-MR.
Aside from these, thousands of soldiers being trained were also captured in the footage. Their military drills include several elements, such as maneuvering on combat patrol routes in the nearby Ural mountain range. The Russian nuclear missile soldiers also trained on how to fend off West troops using the Kremlin's advanced nuclear weapons arsenal.
Military experts warned that using nuclear missiles and other devastating warfare weapons will be a drastic measure from the Russian government. This is because they can trigger NATO into striking back, which could lead to World War 3.
As of writing, the Russian military reportedly struggles to complete its invasion since Ukrainian troops' counteroffensives are intensifying. However, analysts said that being back against the wall could also force Vladimir Putin to conduct desperate measures. One of the most feared actions the Russian government can do is launch its nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
Russia's Growing Nuclear Weapons Activities
Recently, CNN Business acquired satellite images showing Russia's growing nuclear test site activities. But, the Kremlin is not the only one enhancing its nuclear weapons. The satellite photos also captured the nuclear test facilities of the United States and China. These images revealed that the three nations' nuclear test sites have been enhanced for three to five years.
Improvements being conducted include new storage facilities and roads, new tunnels under the mountains, as well as increased vehicle traffic. Prof. Jeffrey Lewis of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies said they are seeing many signs that the US, Russia, and China could further expand their nuclear weapons activities.
Former US Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton also shared his insight, saying that the three superpower countries greatly invest in modernizing their nuclear warfare arsenals.
