Russia has conducted a joint military exercise with India, China, and Pakistan. exercise saw a range of military assets including ground and aerial assets. large-scale military drill, named 'Ex Tsentr 2019' was conducted in Donguz Ranges in Russian mainland. During course of exercise, personnel from all four countries were present. 

Tsentr 2019 military exercise

Donguz Ranges in Russia reverberated with overwhelming firepower display of Air Force and Army. synchronized maneuvers and synergy on show was a testimony of high level of cooperation and interoperability achieved by participating nations during course of this large scale multilateral exercise aimed at countering international terrorism. A total of 52 fighter aircraft, 12 Bombers, 06 Tpt aircraft about 70 Attack helicopters along with 70 tanks, 70 BPS, Multiple Rocket Launchers, Army Air Defence assets, Artillery Guns and also Iskander Missile Systems were used. 

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ditionally, visuals showed ground assets like camoufld military tanks used by Indian Army and Russian Army contingents. Also, multiple attack helicopters belonging to different units of Air Force were seen using some of latest missile systems to destroy targets spre across range. Surrounding terrains of Donguz Ranges were used as grounds for testing might of se aerial assets. According to reports, in some instances, UAV drones were also used for practice. 

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awe-inspiring demonstration of joint military might was attended by several dignitaries of member nations. Russian President Mr Vlimir Putin was present at event which was also attended by a delegation from India led by a senior military officer. se exercises provide member nations with a platform to hone ir military skills and enable m to work in a joint and global environment. Indian contingent who attended this Exercise also put up a stellar show during finale.

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Indian Army's arrival in Russia

Earlier on September 9, Indian Army received a 'Bre and Salt' Ceremony upon Contingent's arrival.  Multilateral Exercise is organized by Central Military Commission of Russia an aim to counter threat of International Terrorism.  mega-event will last till September 23 at Donguz training ranges in Russia's Orenburg.

participation of India and Pakistan in Anti-Terror Drill in Russia comes at a time when bilateral relations between two nations are at an all-time low post  abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir on August 5. diplomatic relations took a toll post Balakot airstrikes which happened in February. Things escalated furr after Indian Government abrogated Article 370 in state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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