The Ukraine-Russia war has not yet turned into a nuclear war. But that has not stopped Kremlin from conducting nuclear deterrence drills as the war it has created in Ukraine continues. Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the training of Moscow's strategic deterrence forces on Wednesday, October 26.
In the latest: Russia conducted nuclear drills by launching test missiles. The drills are conducted to ensure the nation is able to respond well to nuclear threats.
Russian forces have tested the launch of a ballistic missile from a submarine, fuelling concerns that a nuclear weapon could be deployed in the Ukraine war
— AFP News Agency (@AFP) October 27, 2022
Moscow persisted in claiming, without giving evidence, that Kyiv planned to unleash a 'dirty bomb'https://t.co/FvLq6FWJZP pic.twitter.com/Pu7vTl9Lwc
State of war: Several airstrikes were reported in Kyiv on Thursday morning. However, so far, no casualties have been reported.
War recruits: Russia's tactics for recruiting for the war have not fared well for the forces on the frontline. In the latest, reports say Russia is trying to recruit US-trained Afghan commandos to fight their war in Ukraine.
On the other side: German carmaker Mercedes-Benz is planning to sell its assets in Russia to a local entity. The carmaker said that the sale is subject to the approval of all stakeholders.
⚡️ Russian media: Mercedes-Benz to leave Russia, sell assets.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) October 26, 2022
German carmaker Mercedes-Benz plans to sell its Russian assets to local car dealer Avtodom, according to Russian-controlled news agency RIA Novosti.