Context:

Recently, Russia conducted tactical nuclear weapons drills near Ukraine.

Tactical Nuclear Weapons (non-strategic nuclear weapons)

•         Unlike strategic nuclear weapons, which are designed to destroy large areas and population centers, tactical nuclear weapons are intended for smaller, more immediate military objectives.
•         These are often mounted on missiles, air-dropped bombs, or even artillery shells that have a relatively short range, far less than the huge intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs).
•         Unlike strategic nuclear weapons, tactical nuclear weapons have never been limited by arms control agreements between major powers like Moscow and Washington.

Countries with Tactical Nuclear Weapons

•         According to a report, the United States has approximately 230 non-strategic nuclear weapons, including about 100 B61 bombs deployed with aircraft in Europe.
•         Russia has 1,000 to 2,000 warheads for non-strategic nuclear weapons in its arsenal.