Over 2,000 soldiers with special operations experience take part in Center-2026 drills
Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov said the exercises also involve more than 780 military academy students who gained experience commanding units in the field.
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More than 2,000 soldiers with special operations experience are taking part in the Center-2026 military drills, according to Russian Deputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, as reported by TASS.
Yevkurov said the exercises also involve more than 780 students from military academies, who he said gained extensive expertise while deploying and commanding units.
Scale of the exercise
The statement highlights the scale of participation in Center-2026, combining experienced personnel from special operations with military academy students in a shared training exercise.
The report did not specify the location, duration, or broader objectives of the Center-2026 drills beyond the participation figures cited by Yevkurov.
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