Dramatic Footage Captures Major Russia-China War Games Involving Over 120K Soldiers
by Tyler Durden
ZeroHedge.com
Sat, 09/21/2019
Footage emerging late this week from an annual military exercise hosted by Russia and involving China, India, and Pakistan has drawn the attention of western military experts who say it’s definitely “upped the ante this year” given the number of foreign forces and the sheer size of the drills, and especially given it’s the first time Russia’s historic political and economic rival China has joined the games, amid a rapid warming of relations as both face intense Washington pressure.
Along with the only newly invited China, as well as Pakistani and Indian forces, other central and east Asian countries are participating, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. What are called the ‘Tsentr exercises’ actually began all the way back in June but this week is considered the culmination of the most important “hot phase” drills focusing on “strategic command post exercise”.
Russia, China, India, Pakistan & 4 Asia states field 128,000 troops, 20,000 vehicles and 600 aircraft for mock battle against terror state pic.twitter.com/errnZiMhqL
— Murad Gazdiev (@MuradGazdiev) September 20, 2019
Involving 120,000 military personnel, about 600 aircraft, up to 15 ships and additional support vessels, as well as over 20,000 weapons and support equipment, the massive games are being primarily conducted within the central military district in Russia (hence the name “Tsentr-2019”), as described by the Russian defense ministry.
In early September Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the multi-national games’ intent was not to focus on foreign enemies, but includes an “anti-terror” emphasis.
Involving 120,000 military personnel, about 600 aircraft, up to 15 ships and additional support vessels, as well as over 20,000 weapons and support equipment, the massive games are being primarily conducted within the central military district in Russia (hence the name “Tsentr-2019”), as described by the Russian defense ministry.
In early September Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the multi-national games’ intent was not to focus on foreign enemies, but includes an “anti-terror” emphasis.
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