Russia and Mongolia will hold joint antiterrorism exercises in the Siberian Military District in September, the district press service reported.

The drills, called Darkhan-3, will involve some 1,000 servicemen and 300 items of hardware. They will be held in three stages.

"Joint use of Russian and Mongolian troops to counter international terrorism threats will be practiced during the exercises," the press service said.

CHITA, July 28 (RIA Novosti)