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Russia begins to inspect troops in eastern military district

Xinhua, April 11, 2016 Adjust font size:

Russia started to inspect troops in the eastern military district on Monday, to check their combat and mobilization readiness in the winter training season, Russian news agency RIA Novosti reported.

"During the inspection of the formations and military units, the officers will check the combat and mobilization readiness, the level of combat training of personnel and coordination of units," the district's press head Col. Alexander Gordeyev was quoted as saying.

"In total, over 20 tactical exercises at various levels will take place during the military inspection," he said.

Russia's air force in Sakhalin Island as well as the Pacific Fleet will also be scrutinized during the inspection, which will last until the end of April.

The eastern military district is one of the four operational strategic commands of the Russian military. Established in 2010 and headquartered in the eastern Khabarovsk region, the district covers the territories of the former Far East military district and part of the former Siberian military district. Endi