22 February 2017, 14:04 GMT
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – According to the district's statement, several branches of the military, including reconnaissance and tank troops, were practicing responding to aviation attacks, negotiating snow-covered terrain, debris and traversing zones controlled by a simulated enemy special operation teams.
The statement added that the air defense units would be using Buk missile systems, MiG-29 fighter jets, Mi-8MTV and Mi 24P helicopters during the drill.
Military engineers will build fortifications and communications teams will establish mobile communications hubs as part of the exercise, according to the statement.
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