Russian airborne forces began the first ever exercises with the Egyptians
The transfer of Russian paratroopers to Egypt to participate in the joint Russian-Egyptian anti-terrorism exercise “Defenders of Friendship 2016” began today.
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This was reported by the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The exercises will take place from October 15 to 26 on the territory of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The Russian contingent and equipment are leaving from the Dyagilevo military airfield (Ryazan region). The transfer of troops is carried out by Il-76 military transport aircraft.
International exercises of Russian and Egyptian airborne units on the African continent are being held for the first time. The participation of military personnel of the Russian Airborne Forces in the international exercise is regulated by agreements reached with the Egyptian side and is carried out in accordance with the international activity plan of the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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