From September 1-6, various exercises will be held in Belarus at six training grounds within the framework of the joint operational and strategic exercises of the CSTO Troops "Combat Brotherhood-2023", the press service of the organization reports.
In accordance with the agreements reached during the staff negotiations, the national contingents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan will take part in the exercises.
In total, more than 2,500 military personnel and more than 500 units of weapons, military and special equipment have been announced to participate in the exercises.
The main purpose of the exercise is to improve the coordination and coherence of the work of management bodies during the preparation and conduct of a joint operation.
In addition, the exercises are aimed at improving the practical skills and abilities of commanders in the management of military units during combat and special operations. An important task of the exercises is the formation of high moral and combat qualities, psychological fortitude and physical endurance among military personnel.
In particular, the troops will conduct joint exercises with the Collective Rapid Reaction Forces of the CSTO "Interaction-2023", special exercises with the forces and means of intelligence "Search-2023", with the forces and means of logistics "Echelon-2023" and special exercises with the joint formation of the Troops of radiation, chemical and biological protection and medical support of the CSTO "Barrier-2023".
