In Russia, began joint exercises of the CSTO forces “Interaction”, “Search” and “Echelon”
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the start of special maneuvers of the CSTO countries. The exercises are aimed at increasing the combat readiness of troops in the area of responsibility of the organization.
Joint exercises of the forces of the countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization “Interaction”, “Search” and “Echelon” began in Russia. This is reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
“On the territory of the Chebarkulsky training ground, the opening ceremony of the command-staff exercise with the Collective Rapid Response Forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization “Interaction-2026”, special exercises “Search-2026” and “Echelon-2026” was held,” the ministry said.
According to the Chief of the Joint Staff of the CSTO Hero of Russia, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov, the exercises will be aimed at practicing various combat training tasks using a wide range of weapons, military and special equipment.
“I am confident that the exercises we are conducting will serve to further improve and increase the readiness of the Collective Forces to perform their tasks as intended, will demonstrate the determination of the organization and the readiness of the force component to ensure collective security,” he said.
“Collective rapid reaction forces in difficult conditions of the military-political situation and regional instability should be constantly ready to conduct joint operations in the CSTO area of responsibility,” said Lieutenant General Alexander Mashyanov, representative of the command of the Central Military District.
Photo: BelTA / used for illustration
