Shoigu on strengthening military positions in Central Asia

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The government of the Russian Federation strengthens its military positions in Central Asia, where unrest continues because of the conflict in Afghanistan. RIA News The message of the Minister of Defense Sergey Shoigu.



The situation in Central Asia remains unstable. Armed conflict continues in Afghanistan between government security forces and Taliban and ISIL (both groups are banned in the Russian Federation),
Shoigu said at a meeting of the departmental board.

According to him, "The Central Asian strategic direction, located in the zone of responsibility of the Central Military District, is today one of the most important."

The command of the military district pays special attention to the implementation of joint practical measures with the armed forces of the countries of Central Asia, which contributes to strengthening the position of Russia in this region,
Shoigu stressed.

He recalled that “for the first time in July, within the framework of a sudden readiness check, for the first time, together with the Tajik soldiers, training was conducted on shooting and fire control using reactive volley fire systems“ Uragan ”and the Iskander-M operational tactical missile system”.

The attacks on the conditional targets of the enemy operational-tactical aviation. During the inspection, the troops confirmed their ability to carry out combat training missions in accordance with the general plan and in a single operational environment,
added the minister.

He noted that joint operational and combat training activities with units of the Armed Forces of Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan are planned for the second half of the year.
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  1. +1
    18 August 2017 16: 41
    Afghanistan is the road to Asia .. Indo-China .... England (not the United States) pits everyone but gets to India.
    1. +4
      18 August 2017 17: 02
      It’s not in vain that our devils are wet in Syria, they would certainly have climbed to us .. Like after they left Afghanistan, they crawled behind, organizing the massacre and devastation .. Kazakhstan seemed to have shown a good result in military games .. I hope that if they fight back, while Russia will deploy its divisions?
      1. 0
        18 August 2017 17: 06
        Few of them and zero experience - do not squander. Again, we get to the bottom.
        1. +3
          18 August 2017 17: 17
          Quote: bald
          Few of them and zero experience - do not squander. Again, we get to the bottom.

          Vladimir himself, but at least for a while they must hold back .. On the borders with them, nevertheless, they recently placed mines with ICBM and Iskander missiles .. Having built it up, it’s nevertheless alarming, the devils are cunning and treacherous ..
          1. +2
            18 August 2017 18: 17
            Too many fronts, although Russia - the USSR - Russia - is no stranger.
      2. 0
        18 August 2017 17: 11
        After Afghanistan, "turmoil" will begin, I don’t know what to call it? In the Caspian Sea !!!!! And there Kazakhstan will be put into circulation
        1. +1
          18 August 2017 23: 14
          Quote: LAWNER
          In the Caspian !!!!! And there Kazakhstan will be put into circulation

          Taliban on frigates wait or what? wink
          1. +1
            19 August 2017 19: 48
            Then the Taliban will have to break through the Turkmens to the boats in the Caspian. laughing . No other options are visible. There is a hypothetical breakthrough of militants from Iraq through Iran, or Dagestanis will stir up Chechnya-3. laughing
            In Afghanistan, militants are seen moving on turntables. Who could it be, and who could provide such special vehicles? They write that PMCs will be responsible for the military situation there. And immediately the questions arise: 1. Who will win? Those who are fighting for their land or those who are for money? 2. What are the rights and obligations of these wild geese? What are the challenges? 3. When fighting, the mercenaries will give priority to their own lives or the lives of civilians - I think this is clear ?! hi
  2. +2
    18 August 2017 17: 02
    Work for the military for the future (unemployment does not threaten them) - this is where this concept is filthy.
  3. 0
    19 August 2017 11: 27
    Quote: DEPARTMENT
    It’s not in vain that our devils are wet in Syria, they would certainly have climbed to us .. Like after they left Afghanistan, they crawled behind, organizing the massacre and devastation .. Kazakhstan seemed to have shown a good result in military games .. I hope that if they fight back, while Russia will deploy its divisions?


    They will run away who will not be killed In the first hour and a half. Russia will not have time to deploy its divisions Yes, and is it necessary? Maybe then when the army ends with the Kazakhs. Writing on the brain without sentiment. Or maybe leave it for later.
  4. 0
    19 August 2017 11: 29
    Quote: bald
    Few of them and zero experience - do not squander. Again, we do it.

    What for?