The Russian Armed Forces started last Tuesday large-scale Vostok-2010 military exercises in Siberia and the country's Far East. The drills, which involve at least 20,000 troops, up to 70 warplanes and 30 warships, will continue through July 8.
The Russian Armed Forces started last Tuesday large-scale Vostok-2010 military exercises in Siberia and the country's Far East. The drills, which involve at least 20,000 troops, up to 70 warplanes and 30 warships, will continue through July 8.
Photo: Naval infantry carries out an amphibious assault from a large landing ship during Vostok-2010 drills
Photo: Naval infantry carries out an amphibious assault from a large landing ship during Vostok-2010 drills
Naval infantry from the Pacific Fleet carried out on July 5 an amphibious assault during Vostok-2010 drills and captured a well-fortified stronghold of “aggressor”.
A large landing ship near a beach in the southern Primorye region.
A BTR-80 armored personnel carrier (APC) during an amphibious assault.
Naval infantry disembarks from an APC in preparation for an attack on enemy stronghold.
Naval infantry during an assault on enemy defense lines.
Naval spetsnatz soldier scouts terrain during an assault on enemy stronghold.
A small landing craft an a BTR-80 APC during an assault landing.
Naval infantry on board a small landing craft in preparation for an assault landing.
Naval infantry during an assault landing.
Naval infantry disembarks from a landing craft during an assault landing.
Naval spetsnatz on inflatable boats leads an assault landing.
Russian “frogmen” emerge on the beach.
