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Ukraine's military intelligence claims Russia's nuclear forces have begun training, simulating the conditions of a large-scale conflict.

Kyiv’s military intelligence posted a statement on Facebook on Sept. 21, reporting that Russia’s 33 Guards Rocket Army, based in the western Siberian city of Omsk, had kicked off a nuclear combat practice drill.

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