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Strategic Military Drills Kicks Off in Southern Russia

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Strategic Kavkaz-2016 drills have begun in the Southern Military District in Russia. 05.09.2016, Sputnik International

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Strategic Military Drills Kicks Off in Southern Russia

08:54 GMT 05.09.2016 (Updated: 09:06 GMT 05.09.2016)

© TOF Press ServiceTroops in Russia's Southern Military District have been moved to the highest state of combat readiness as surprise drills began in the region, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.

Troops in Russia's Southern Military District have been moved to the highest state of combat readiness as surprise drills began in the region, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday. - Sputnik International

Strategic Kavkaz-2016 drills have begun in the Southern Military District in Russia.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Strategic Kavkaz-2016 drills have started in southern Russia, the Russian Defense Ministry said Monday.

"The exercise includes around 12,500 servicemen, aviation, military equipment and ships," the ministry said in a statement.

The drills, set to last until September 10, will be carried out in Russia's Southern Military District, including parts of the Black and Caspian seas.