Air units and air and space forces of Russia CVO alerted

Air units and air and space forces on alert and are in full combat readiness within a sudden inspection of the Central Military District, said the Ministry of Defence.

"At an aerodrome aeronautical engineering training military transport, operational-tactical and army aviation to carry out tasks for the intended purpose," - said in a statement.

In addition, it is noted that the advanced team of engineers and technical staff of units and formations loss to the designated airports, where will spend training airfield to receive aircraft.

Sudden check the combat readiness of troops and forces of the Central Military District (CVO) Russia began Monday on the orders of the President and the Supreme Commander of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. In full combat readiness at 9:30 MSK translated CVO forces and other aircraft of the military districts, the Airborne Troops, and Military Transport Aviation.

The verification will involve about 95,000 troops, more than 7000 units of arms and military equipment, as well as about 170 aircraft.

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