Start of the first phase of large-scale exercises (video)

The first stage of Armed Forces large-scale exercises started on 12 November. According to the exercise plan, system of combat readiness of command and control of the troops is checked, forces and means are moved to the starting positions, as well as field control points are deployed with the purpose of continuous, operational and hidden control of troops.

In order to regulate and ensure the security of military equipment and military personnel movement commandant services were organized on the roads and routes of their movement.

Air defense troops will ensure the security of columns movement from conditional enemy attack. Previously  were  reported large-scale exercises involving 60,000 troops, 60 aircraft and helicopters, 150 armored vehicles and 700 artillery and missile systems, will continue until the 18th. The specific location of the exercise is not reported. -02D-