The joint training exercises of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Air Defense Forces have kicked off in Armenia.

The missile and air units of the Russian military base in Armenia and the Armenian Armed Forces are taking part in these drills.

The CIS Air Defense Forces’ cooperation matters are developed during the team training, informed the press service of the Southern Military Okrug (district) of the Russian Federation Armed Forces.

More than 25 air units (fighter planes, helicopters), over 100 special equipments of the anti-aircraft units, and more than 500 military servicemen are taking part in these training exercises.