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A Syrian tank during maneuvers in Aleppo province under the supervision of Russian forces.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that its forces conducted a series of military exercises with Syrian tank forces, which included maneuvers and firing, indicating the high level of combat readiness of the Syrian army.
In a report released Monday, the ministry said the Russian military recently carried out a series of exercises, including various military drills and shooting exercises, with Syrian tank forces in the Aleppo governorate in the north of the country, without mention the moment. of these operations.
The ministry indicated that field work was carried out on both sides, as the heavy equipment ensured cover for the infantry forces that were active at the attack sites.
The statement indicated that the Russian military monitored every step taken by the Syrian Tank Brigades, while clarifying and correcting errors immediately on the ground, and noted that there were maneuvers in which the Syrian side had to train several times, sometimes requiring around 3 hours of time.
In this context, the Russian military officer, Grigory Lazotkin, who participated in the exercises, said: “The Syrian armed forces are not today as they were at the beginning of this war”, referring to the crisis that has plagued the country since 2011. .
“Today, the combat capabilities of these forces are greater, as they are characterized by a strict and well-trained defense,” added Lazotkin.
Russian tanks of the “T-60” and “T-72” types, which have been modernized to suit local specifications, form the basis of the Syrian tank forces.
Source: RT
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