Over 4,000 paratroopers to take part in Central Russian exercises

© RIA Novosti . Andrey Stenin / Go to the mediabankThe Airborne Troops are considered the most capable mobile assault forces in Russia.
The Airborne Troops are considered the most capable mobile assault forces in Russia. - Sputnik International
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Large-scale exercises involving more than 4,000 paratroopers will begin in two Central Russian regions on Monday.

Large-scale exercises involving more than 4,000 paratroopers will begin in two Central Russian regions on Monday, Airborne Troops spokesman Col. Alexander Cherednik said.

The exercises in the Ivanovo and Kostroma Regions will be held through August 28 under the command of Russian Airborne Troops Commander Lt. Gen. Vladimir Shamanov. They will also involve 300 units of equipment.

Over 30 vehicles and weapons will be airdropped during the exercises.

The Airborne Troops are considered the most capable mobile assault forces in Russia. Various estimates put the current personnel at around 48,000 troops, deployed in four divisions and a brigade.

MOSCOW, August 23 (RIA Novosti)

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