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Russian Defense Ministry Plans Over 2,800 Drills in 2017

© Sputnik / Igor Russak / Go to the mediabankParatroopers gathered round a Mil Mi-26 helicopter during drills involving the airforce of the Western Military District, Pskov Region, Russia
Paratroopers gathered round a Mil Mi-26 helicopter during drills involving the airforce of the Western Military District, Pskov Region, Russia - Sputnik International
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More than 2,800 exercises are scheduled in 2017, Russian Defense Minister, Army General Sergei Shoigu said Wednesday.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — He said that Syrian combat experience should be taken into account during the drills.

"Overall, more than 2,800 tactical, special and command post exercises are scheduled for this year. In September, we will hold the Russian-Belarusian strategic exercise West 2017," Shoigu said.

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