China-Russia drill enters active phase, after arrival of all troops
中俄联合反恐军事演习开始
A joint military exercise between China and Russia has begun, following the arrival of troops and military hardware.
Peace Mission 2013 involves 5 Chinese fighter-bombers and 2 transport-craft, as well as over SIX-hundred personnel. It’s being held at the Chebarkul military training area in South-west Russia. A total of fifteen-hundred personnel are taking part, with over TWO-hundred-and-FIFTY items of military hardware, including 20 aircraft and helicopters.
The exercise will end on August 15th. Moscow and Beijing say it’s aimed at strengthening ties, and improving coordination between the two armed forces.