The main topic of the Zapad-2021 exercise will be the fight against drones
The main theme of the strategic command and staff exercises (SKSHU) "West-2021" will be the fight against drones and cruise missiles. This was reported by the press service of the Western Military District.
The ZVO explained that units of the combined-arms army of the district will be involved in the Zapad-2021 command and control army, which, together with units of the Belarusian army, will work out the fight against cruise missiles and drones, taking into account the experience of recent military conflicts.
- said in a statement.
In addition, subdivisions of the Russian and Belarusian armies will work out fire and electronic effects on the enemy, the use of tactical airborne assault forces, a quick transition from one type of combat to another and the creation of a complex, dynamic situation, as well as other combat actions within the framework of assigned tasks.
The Russian-Belarusian strategic exercises West 2021 will be held in September 2021. The exercise plan was approved in October 2020 at the joint Russian-Belarusian collegium of the military departments of the two countries.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the situation on the border of the Union State remains turbulent due to NATO actions. The joint exercises will be aimed at strengthening the security of the Union State.
- the minister said.
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