Moscow. June 25. INTERFAX-The intensity of combat training increases the command of the Central Military District against the background of external threats, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Friday at a meeting of the department's board.
"In the context of growing threats in the Central Asian strategic direction, the district command continues to increase the intensity of combat training. The improvement of the control system, re-equipment with the latest models, the introduction of new methods of conducting combat operations have significantly increased the coherence of the control bodies, formations, units and the readiness of personnel to perform tasks according to their intended purpose," Shoigu said.
He said that this year the number of operational training activities has increased by 18%, mobilization - by 34%, and combat - by 9%.
"Ahead are the international exercises "Peace Mission" with the participation of eight foreign states at the Donguz training ground, "Rubezh" - in Kyrgyzstan and "Unbreakable Brotherhood" - at the Kazan Tank School training ground, " Shoigu said.
The result of the training of the troops will be participation in the joint strategic maneuvers of the armed forces of Belarus and Russia "West-2021", the minister noted.
