Russia Begins Snap Aviation Combat Readiness Drills

Snap Russian combat readiness exercises for aviation groups and anti-air defense troops began in the Central Military District on President Vladimir Putin’s orders, Russian Defense Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu said Monday.

“With the goal of further preparedness to the Tsentr-2105 strategic exercises, the Commander-in-Chief made the decision to check the combat readiness of groups from aviation and anti-air defense troops in the Central Military District,” Shoigu said.

Shoigu added that the exercises began at 1:00 p.m. Moscow time (10:00 GMT).

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