MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has arrived in Crimea where one of the key stages of the Kavkaz-2016 military drills will take place on Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry informs.
"The head of the ministry will personally inspect the operation of the military headquarters and troops during the Kavkaz-2016 strategic exercises," ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said on Friday.
The Strategic Kavkaz-2016 drills kicked off in Russia on Monday and will last until September 10.