Aviation and air defense forces of the Central Military District alerted within sudden readiness test – Ekho Moskvy radio station

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu is going to test the ability of troops to the deployment of control systems in the aviation field. Also checked is how the troops are ready to provide actions of the Air Force in the new base areas. According to Tass, to perform combat exercises will be used Ashuluk and Kapustin Yar. “During the first day to check the temporary regulations and the ability of troops to the implementation of measures established degree of readiness. Later disperse aircraft to operational airfields, air defense units to withdraw to the site and spend time with them tactical live-fire exercises in accordance with the purpose, “- said Shoigu, stressing that the sudden inspection of combat readiness is carried out in preparation for exercise” Center-2015

” . The maneuvers involved joint strategic command, the 2nd Air Force Command and Air Defense of the air units of military units Range Aviation Command, Western and Southern military districts.

The maneuvers will last until May 28.