Russia has launched strategic military drills dubbed ‘Kavkaz 2016’ in its Southern Military District, Sputnik International reported Sept. 5 citing the country’s Defense Ministry.
“The exercise includes around 12,500 servicemen, aviation, military equipment and ships,” the ministry said in a statement.
The drills, set to last until Sept. 10, will be carried out in Russia’s Southern Military District, including parts of the Black and Caspian seas.