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Russian Air Defence Units Hold Military Drills
Moscow, February 8 (KCNA) -- Air defence combined units and sub-units of the ground force of Russia kicked off big field exercises in the Far Eastern region.

The combined special tactical drills are now under way in 14 firing grounds in the Republic of Buryatia, Khabarovsk Territory, Maritime Territory and other areas, according to Krasnaya Zvezda on Feb. 6.

The three-phase drills will last for two months. Involved in them are some 2,000 troops and more than 500 combat and special technical equipment.

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