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Russia: military drills in Caucasus

Moscow, Russia - They will last until July 6

Russia will start today a series of large military exercises that will involve several states of the federal republic. The operation, dubbed "Caucasus 2009", is going to end on July 6 and will be commanded by general Nikolai Makarov, Moscow's Armed Forces Chief of General Staff. According to defense related sources quoted by the "RIA Novosti" press agency, about 8,500 troops are going to take part...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106448
Rome, Italy, 06/28/2009 07:35
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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