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What are tactical nuclear weapons and why is Russia holding drills?

Tactical nuclear weapons are intended for battlefield use, as opposed to strategic weapons designed to be fired across vast distances to wipe out enemy cities. Russia said the first phase, conducted last month, involved Kinzhal and Iskander missiles, in the southern region of Akhtubinsk. Video released by the defence ministry showed convoys of vehicles transporting Iskanders and presumably the nuclear warheads intended to be fitted to them.