Russian, Sri Lankan Forces Practice Retaking Settlement From 'Terrorists' in Joint Exercise
Troops used motorized and armored vehicles, buggies, personnel carriers and tanks in the drill, Russia's Eastern Military District said.
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Russian and Sri Lankan military forces have conducted a joint exercise simulating the liberation of a settlement from armed militants, according to TASS.
Russia's Eastern Military District said the exercise involved mixed crews operating motorized and armored vehicles, buggies, armored personnel carriers, and tanks, the report said.
The report did not specify the exact location of the exercise, the number of troops involved from each country, or the broader context of military cooperation between Russia and Sri Lanka. Joint exercises of this kind are typically framed by participating militaries as opportunities to build interoperability and share tactical training.
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- Russian, Sri Lankan military practice liberating settlement from terrorists in exercise — TASS (Russia)
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