YEREVAN. – The third stage of Armenia-Russia joint military drills was held at Alagyaz range on Friday (photo).

The servicemen of Russian military base in the Southern Military District and the Armenian Armed Forces participated. According to the scenario of the third stage, the border guards were neutralizing a sabotage group.

One of the captives says that a subversive group that had earlier passed into the territory of Armenia is planning to get back to the Ottomania in 2-3 hours. The location of imaginary enemy is disclosed with the help of drones, later the enemy is killed by artillery and special forces.

The Armenian and Russian sides say the military exercises are held at a high level.

The military drills involve more than 1,500 troops, 300 armored units, automotive and special military hardware. Exercises are conducted under the supervision of the Commander of the Joint Group of Forces, Lieutenant-General Michael Grigoryan, and will last till September 7.

Photo by Arsen Sargsyan/NEWS.am