While Brize Norton residents fear they will be the target of a nuclear attack, the British government is preparing to send its largest contingent of troops since the Cold War to NATO's upcoming spring wargames.
Dubbed Steadfast Defender 24, 20,000 troops from across Britain's armed forces will participate in these highly provocative drills which will focus on repelling a Russian-led invasion of NATO territory. Military planners will no doubt be preparing for the potential use of nuclear weapons.
Speaking on the drills, CND General Secretary Kate Hudson said:
“With an escalating war in the Middle East, and the continuing war in Ukraine, now is not the time for bellicose talk, and provocative exercises. Our government needs to take steps to bring about ceasefires in both Gaza and Ukraine, rather than escalating tension and preparing for more wars. Either of these wars could go nuclear and they have to be brought to a peaceful and just conclusion before the worst happens.”
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