In the regions of Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh and Smolensk, about three thousand soldiers of the combined arms army of the West Military District Guard (ZVO) started military exercises. This is reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta. with reference to the West Military District press service.
It should be noted that units of the motorized rifle divisions Vislenskaya and Yelninskaya & nbsp; participate in maneuvers. Thus, they will develop the methods and tactics of performing combat missions within the framework of modern combined arms combat. The main emphasis in the exercises will be on the execution of control fire from small arms and standard armored vehicle armament. Additionally, the military will participate in marches with active opposition from simulated enemy reconnaissance and sabotage groups, and also exercise the skills of setting up and defending strongholds.
At the end of the maneuvers, all units will take part in a training battle. During it, the crews of tanks and infantry fighting vehicles will have to jointly hit targets at different distances.
It is known that around 300 units of military equipment will be involved in the training.
Earlier, the Russian Embassy said that Russia has the right to independently decide where to deploy its troops inside the country.