Russia Takes Measures In Response To NATO Military Activities - Shoigu
Umer Jamshaid Published April 13, 2021 | 05:30 PM
SEVEROMORSK (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 13th April, 2021) Russia takes measures in response to threatening NATO activities, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Tuesday, adding that the Russian military exercises showed the full readiness of the troops.
"In response to the Alliance's military activities that threaten Russia, we took appropriate measures. As part of control measures and exercises during the winter training period, a sudden check of the combat readiness of the troops of the Western and Southern military districts was carried out," Shoigu said at a meeting in Severomorsk.
The minister mentioned that Russia deployed two armies and three airborne troops units to western borders within three weeks.
"Within three weeks, two armies and three formations of the airborne forces were successfully deployed to the western borders of Russia in the areas of training and combat missions," Shoigu said, adding that "all combat readiness activities of Russian troops are planned to be completed within the next two weeks".
Shoigu also said that Russia's Northern Fleet is capable of effectively countering challenges in the Arctic.
"To strengthen the defense capabilities of Russia and protect its national interests in the Arctic, the Ministry of Defense is systematically working to increase the combat capabilities of the Northern Fleet. It is equipped with modern military equipment adapted for use in harsh climatic conditions. Combat training is being actively carried out, various research activities are being carried out," the minister said.
The minister recalled that three nuclear-powered submarines of the Russian Navy has recently, for the first time in the history of modern Russia surfaced, simultaneously breaking the ice as part of one expedition.
"Thanks to the measures taken, the Northern Fleet is able to effectively withstand the existing challenges and threats of Russia in the Arctic," Shoigu said.
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