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Russia's East Military District's Soldiers Hold Anti-Terror Drills

© Sputnik / Vitaliy Ankov / Go to the mediabankOver 6,500 Russian servicemen, 15 warships and over 10 aircraft will hold military drills in the Far East Kamchatka Territory, the Eastern Military District said Monday
Over 6,500 Russian servicemen, 15 warships and over 10 aircraft will hold military drills in the Far East Kamchatka Territory, the Eastern Military District said Monday - Sputnik International
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Russian troops from the military posts in the country's Eastern Military District (EMD) participated in counterterrorism exercises, district spokesman Alexander Gordeev said Wednesday.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Gordeev said that military personnel of the units have neutralized simulated terrorists and prevented them from taking hostages and capturing military facilities within the framework of the drills.

He added that the troops had worked out cooperation with local authorities, as well as regional branches of the Federal Security Service (FSB) and federal ministries in case of potential emergencies.

According to the official, the drills were held ahead of the New Year's eve.

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