Russian Snap Military Drills Involve 8,500 Servicemen, 200 Aircraft

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The ongoing snap military exercises in southern Russia involve up to 8,500 troops, some 900 military vehicles and 200 aircraft, Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said Monday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Units of the Southern Military District, with participation of separate units of the Airborne Troops and military-transport aviation, started the snap exercises earlier on Monday.

"Up to 8,500 personnel, some 900 units of military equipment, about 50 combat ships, as well as up to 200 aircraft and helicopters, are taking part in the drills," Antonov said in a statement.

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