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Published 05 Nov, 2020 10:12pm

Russian forces arrive in Pakistan for joint military drills

RAWALPINDI: Russian Federation Special Forces’ contingent arrived in Pakistan for 2 Weeks long Druzhba exercises.

According to the ISPR, the exercise is aimed at sharing both armies experiences in counter terrorism domain.

Russia has spent nearly a month preparing for the Druzhba (Friendship) exercises, which include reconnaissance, search and ambush actions, camouflage and covert movement on terrain as well as the arrangement of long-term observation posts and survival in isolation from the main forces.

The exercises, which will last until Nov 21, have been held since 2016.

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