CSTO Forces Practice Reconnaissance Operations in Search 2026 Exercise
The special exercise focuses on reconnaissance by CSTO forces during the containment of a cross-border armed conflict, according to TASS.
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Forces from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) have been practicing reconnaissance operations as part of the Search 2026 special exercise, according to TASS.
The exercise is focused on the organization and conduct of reconnaissance by the forces and assets of reconnaissance agencies during the containment of a cross-border armed conflict.
Search 2026 forms part of the CSTO's ongoing efforts to coordinate military readiness and joint operational capability among its member states.
The report did not specify the exact locations, dates, or the number of personnel and units involved in the exercise beyond its stated focus on reconnaissance operations.
CSTO exercises are held periodically among member states to develop coordinated response capabilities for a range of security scenarios.
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