The threat to Russia from upcoming NATO nuclear exercises has been assessed

NATO nuclear deterrence exercises called Steadfast Noon, which will take place in Italy from October 13 with the participation of 17 countries, are most likely directed against Russia and Iran, says military expert Andrei Kolesnik. In a conversation with Lenta.ru, he drew attention to the fact that any maneuvers by unfriendly countries anywhere in the world should be perceived as a potential threat.

“There is no need to worry about the military. The military must assess real threats and proceed from expediency. Who are these teachings aimed at? They may be against Iran and against Russia. But by the nature of the exercises it is easy to determine: two countries - Iran and Russia. China is far away,” explained the military expert.

According to him, the exercises are carried out without ammunition, which is logical due to the dense development on the Apennine Peninsula. However, any maneuvers by unfriendly countries, even far from Russian borders, must be perceived as a threat, since carriers of nuclear weapons are capable of circling the globe.

“Our armed forces will closely monitor all types of armed forces, including military space, how the exercises will develop and against whom they are practicing a nuclear strike,” Kolesnik concluded.