China, Russia conduct first joint live fire drill
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E-mail CNTV, August 11, 2013
Chinese and Russian troops have conducted their first joint exercises using live ammunition. The anti-terrorism manoeuvres, Peace Mission-2013 are being carried out at the Chebarkul combined training range in Russia’s Ural Mountains.
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Chinese armored forces advance during the Peace Mission-2013 China-Russia joint military drill in Chelyabinsk, Russia, on Aug. 9, 2013. The 20-day Peace Mission-2013 China-Russia joint military drill began in Chelyabinsk on July 27. [Xinhua/Xian Yunqiang] |
The troops practised joint reconnaissance, joint block and control of accident areas, joint strike and joint support for campaign equipment. Pan Liangshi, chief officer in the Chinese campaign command, says troops from both sides have been conducting daily coordinated exercises since the drill entered the battle planning phase and has enjoyed better cooperation.
Peace Mission-2013, from July 27th to August 15th, has three phases -- troop deployment, battle planning and simulated combat.
