REGULAR EXERCISES OF THE UNITED RUSSIAN-ARMENIAN TROOPS LAUNCHED

Agency WPS
DEFENSE and SECURITY (Russia)
August 30, 2004, Monday

The exercises have been launched at the marshal Bagramyan Center in
Armenia. The firing practice is scheduled for August 27, the closing
day. The exercises are aimed at practicing the defense interaction
of the sides, which will be represented by the mechanized infantry,
fighting and assault aviation, antiaircraft artillery units. A
reinforced mechanized infantry regiment will take part on behalf of
Armenia and servicemen of the 102nd Military Base of Russia (stationed
in Armenia) will represent Russia. Lieutenant General Mikhail Grigoryan
of Armenia is head of the exercises.

Source: Krasnaya Zvezda, August 26, 2004, p. 3