Posted on 09/12/2018 4:02:49 PM PDT by SleeperCatcher
The Russian Ministry of Defense has announced that its “Vostok 18” military exercises, billed as the largest since 1981, have begun, and that Russian President Vladimir Putin will personally attend the exercises on Thursday.
According to Army General Valery Gerasimov, the chief of the General Staff, the exercise will run from September 11 to 17, with the first two days reserved for planning. He added that it will reportedly involve around 297,000 personnel; more than 1,000 aircraft, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles; up to 36,000 tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, armored personnel carriers, and other military equipment; as well as 80 ships and support vessels.
(Excerpt) Read more at greatpowerwar.com ...
Russians have a history of lying about military power, such as circling planes over Moscow to make it look like they have more. Moving this actual number of troops and equipment to the far east would be hugely time consuming and expensive. Most of this is a ruse meant for western eyes.
Regardless, I wouldn’t underestimate the Russians as a military power.
Vostok in Russian means “east.”
Its also the name of the famous Russian watch brand in Chistopol.
I’m wearing the highly regarded 090 dive watch.
Never underestimate your enemy.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.