Russian-Led Troop Grouping Completes Main Stage of Center-2026 Military Drills
More than 6,000 personnel took part in the exercises at the Chebarkul training ground, according to TASS.
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A troop grouping has completed the main stage of the Center-2026 military exercises at the Chebarkul training ground, Russian state news agency TASS reported.
According to TASS, the exercises involved more than 6,000 military personnel.
The drills were reported to have concluded with the simulated defeat of an opposing force, as part of the scenario planned for this stage of the exercise.
Center-2026 is part of a series of large-scale military exercises periodically conducted by Russia and allied forces.
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