Mulino (Russia): Exercise ZAPAD-2021, a seven day long Multilateral ‘Joint Strategic Exercise’ which saw participation from seven countries including India, culminated today at Mulino in the Novgorod Region of Russia.
As part of the Exercise, strategic planning, tactical actions and manoeuvres were rehearsed and executed jointly in conventional operational scenarios.
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The Joint Strategic Exercise included defensive and offensive manoeuvres by the Coalition Forces to restore territorial integrity under simulated combat conditions. New generation weapon systems and equipment were also demonstrated by Russian Armed Forces during the exercise .
The closing ceremony conducted today highlighted the importance of joint military training and close defence cooperation amongst the Contingents. The ceremony was presided over by Lieutenant General Yunus-Bek Evkurov, Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation, who expressed his gratitude to the members of all participating contingents and observers.
Besides military training and exercise, the participating contingents showcased their skills in a number of extra-curricular and sports activities including Football, Volleyball, Kettle Bell lifting, Arm Wrestling, Tug of War and the cultural program.
“The exercise has promoted synergy and inter-operability amongst the Armed Forces, and will help in forging closer military ties between the nations,” Indian Ministry of Defence stated today.
– global bihari bureau
