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Tank crews from Russia's military base in Armenia practicing mountain operations

MOSCOW June 21

Servicemen from armored units of Russia's military base in Armenia are
undergoing training under a new program, the Russian Southern Military
District's press office said.



MOSCOW, June 21. /TASS-DEFENSE/. Servicemen from armored units of
Russia's military base in Armenia are undergoing training under a new
program, the Russian Southern Military District's press office said.

"The tank crews are practicing choosing firing positions and
fortifying them at the Alagyaz training range. The servicemen are
firing organic munitions and hitting targets on the move at an
altitude of more than 2,000 meters above sea level," the press office
said.

"This year, a new drill based on the experience gained in modern armed
conflicts has been introduced to their combat training program," Large
Unit Deputy Commander Colonel Alexei Naumenko said.

During gunnery, tactical and special training, the armored units are
interacting with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crews and
reconnaissance units as part of reconnaissance/attack forces. They are
delivering indirect fire, using organic munitions.

The exercise being held in mountains in Transcaucasia involves more
than 100 servicemen and about 30 items of military hardware.