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Russian troops put on high alert as part of massive drills
cns ^ | 02/08/2016 | ap

Posted on 02/08/2016 11:30:34 AM PST by BenLurkin

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that military units were put on combat alert early Monday, marking the launch of the exercise that involves troops of the Southern Military District.

The district includes troops stationed in Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula that Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014, as well as forces in the North Caucasus and southwestern regions near the border with Ukraine.

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According to Shoigu, who spoke at a meeting with the top military brass, the war games would include redeployment of air force units to advance air bases and bombing runs at shooting ranges. The maneuvers will test the troops' mobility, with some being deployed to areas up to 3,000 kilometers (1,860 miles) away, the military said.

Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said in a statement that up to 8,500 troops, 900 ground weapons, 200 warplanes and about 50 warships will be involved in the drills.

(Excerpt) Read more at cnsnews.com ...


TOPICS: Russia
KEYWORDS: alert; drills; iran; nkorea; nuclear; russian; technology; troops

1 posted on 02/08/2016 11:30:34 AM PST by BenLurkin
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To: BenLurkin

Putin’s next spring offensive is about to start. I’m guessing the invasion and annexation of the rest of Ukraine is what’s up next.


2 posted on 02/08/2016 11:33:24 AM PST by MeganC (The Republic of The United States of America: 7/4/1776 to 6/26/2015 R.I.P.)
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To: BenLurkin

“Mr. Erdogan, please come to the customer service desk. Mr. Erdogan, we have a package waiting for you at the customer service desk.”


3 posted on 02/08/2016 11:35:51 AM PST by katana (Just my opinion)
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To: Jeff Head

Ping


4 posted on 02/08/2016 12:03:48 PM PST by StoneWall Brigade (Vote Tom Hoefling of America's Party for President the only person to restore the Republic)
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To: SaveFerris; metmom; CynicalBear; jbb247; monkeywrench; Aragon; RobinOfKingston; Mom MD; ...

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5 posted on 02/08/2016 12:12:52 PM PST by StoneWall Brigade (Vote Tom Hoefling of America's Party for President the only person to restore the Republic)
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To: BenLurkin

Russia is showing its allies in Iran and North Korea how to pose and propagandize again.


6 posted on 02/08/2016 12:17:39 PM PST by familyop ("Welcome to Costco. I love you." --Costco greeter in "Idiocracy")
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To: BenLurkin

I wonder if, in their drills, the Soviet forces are instructed to keep environmental concerns uppermost in all their operational decisions. /S


7 posted on 02/08/2016 1:14:25 PM PST by Pearls Before Swine
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To: Pearls Before Swine

Good Question.../S
How long can this go on?


8 posted on 02/08/2016 6:51:27 PM PST by make no mistake
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To: StoneWall Brigade

Russia is fixing to re-establish the old Soviet Union plus more real estate.


9 posted on 02/08/2016 9:16:34 PM PST by cva66snipe ((Two Choices left for U.S. One Nation Under GOD or One Nation Under Judgment? Which one say ye?))
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To: Pearls Before Swine

and Diversity!!!


10 posted on 02/08/2016 9:34:31 PM PST by SaveFerris (Be a blessing to a stranger today for some have entertained angels unaware)
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To: Pearls Before Swine

I just felt the need to clarify, the /S was for Obama’s insane environmental concerns.


11 posted on 02/08/2016 10:40:08 PM PST by make no mistake
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To: cva66snipe

Correct


12 posted on 02/09/2016 5:07:22 AM PST by StoneWall Brigade (Vote Tom Hoefling of America's Party for President the only person to restore the Republic)
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