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Russia stages 'biggest war games since the Soviet era'

The Siberian Times
Sat, 20 Sep 2014 15:36 UTC

100,000 troops and 5,000 weapons involved in the exercises in the Eastern Military District.

Codenamed Vostok-2014, the exercises were heralded by NTV channel as 'the biggest since Soviet times'.

'About 100,000 servicemen, up to 1,500 tanks, 120 aircraft, 5,000 pieces of weaponry, military and special hardware, and 70 ships will take part,' said a Russian defence ministry spokesman.

Starting on Friday 19 September, they will continue until Thursday 25 September.

Air support provided by Eastern Military District aviation includes Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 bombers, Il-78 airborne tankers, Su-24 front-line bombers, Su-25 ground-attack aircraft, MiG-31 and Su-27 fighters and also the latest multi-role Su-34, Su-30SM and Su-35S aircraft.

The exercises came five days after Russian president Vladimir Putin ordered snap combat readiness checks in eastern Siberia and the Russian Far East. In these, Pacific Fleet warships simulated being 'a potential enemy'.

Some forces were moved 5,000 kilometres to take part in the latest war games. The manoeuvres were underway on the island of Sakhalin, the Kamchatka Peninsula, Chukotka, and the southern part of the Primorsky Territory.

Meanwhile, the Russian Defence Ministry's board discussed the issue of forming technical missile bases in every military district, said Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu. 'We are discussing a proposal to set up technical missile bases in each military district. Creation of additional autonomous storage and transport detachments will fully guarantee that combat formations being used in various operational directions and at a significant distance from each other are supplied with missiles,' he said.

The provision of missiles to combat formations operating under such conditions - in various directions and at a significant distance from each other - are a key test during the Vostok 2014 strategic exercise.

'We will test these approaches during the upcoming Vostok 2014 exercise and study the possibility of further development of the system of missile-technical support,' Shoigu said.

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Reader Comments

Anthony · 2014-09-21T16:22:24Z

A warning to those who try to mess with Russia?

glardu · 2014-09-21T17:04:47Z

A reminder.

Canada peaked over the bombers that flew within 50km of our borders, but we feel justified in doing military exercises in the black sea, which is their back yard.

People have some strange ideas on what nation is 'allowed' to do what and where. Its okay for us, but not them.

This is just Putin's way of reminding us under educated western populations that Russia is not the weak nation you think it is. They are the second strongest military power on the planet, dont forget it.

SeekinTruth · 2014-09-22T04:53:37Z

Agree with what you've said. Except that by objective military analysis standards, Russia is the STRONGEST military power on the planet. The only "advantage" the US (/ Nato) has is their huge (now mostly aging) Naval forces. These are only good for intimidating/terrorizing defenseless "third world countries" in far away places, but just sitting ducks for a country with Russia's capabilities. Russia doesn't need such a Navy because their not interested in dominating far-off countries/the whole planet.

Russia's air/missile forces are the top in the world. And the discipline and operational skills of their armed forces, as well. The "West" would not want to have a direct confrontation with Russia because all their more-or-less competent military planners/analysts know that they would not win. Mutually Assured Destruction is still in play if it goes nuclear. Russia can take out every major city in the US if the "crazies" ever attempt their dream of nuclear first strike "policy".

skrickov · 2014-09-21T17:46:21Z

Russia

is not weak nation and US mainland is not so far,far away or some distant country from tales. from military view, US is very "touchable". if it were some another mirrored America on other part of globe, decades ago we would have both continent devastated with atomic weapon. so far we are all lucky that Russia does not or did not start to think and act like USA.

Winston Smith · 2014-09-21T22:18:49Z

Readiness.....

"In times of peace, prepare for war" is the oldest of adages. And possibly the wisest, at least with regards to the situation currently faced by Russia and its leaders: Vlad 'The Hammer' Putin and Co.

Given there is a very 'hot' peace going on between Russia and the zionist-anglo coalition through its US/UK/EU/NAZO minions, Putin's ordering such drills (war games) is a well-considered conservative, protective approach that provides the various elements of the Russian armed services with more opportunities to enhance their inter-operational readiness and combat preparedness. The fact that it can be couched as a military 'muscle-flexing' is secondary, or even tertiary to Putin's and the Russian defense ministry's simple main goal: preparedness.

A wise move, given the obvious fear with which the zionist-anglo coalition views Putin and Co, currently. Vicious animals such as those found in the zionist-anglo coalition react to fear with bluster and threats, and on some occasions, violence. This ugly, dangerous beast presently feels trapped by The Bear (and The Panda), and while we may all smile and comfort ourselves that 'they' (the zionist-anglos) would never risk WWIII, I am not so sanguine.

As I have stated in previous posts here, these zionists and their minions will stop at NOTHING to get what they want. They slaughter their own without compassion or concern, like as we all witnessed on 9/11, or currently with their open policy of literally blowing up any captured IDF soldier taken by Hamas (and likely Hezbollah, as well.) To these base, disgusting creatures, human life has ZERO meaning whatsoever, and they have proven this attitude countless times over the last century of world-wide bloody zionist intrigues and plots. These guys play for keeps and take REALLY BIG risks (think about 9/11 and all the incredible risk it entailed for The Cancer (Israel) and the zionists if their complicity were ever actually truthfully and convincingly revealed to the American public at large!) The risk of insanity from these monsters is all too real here. And Putin and Co. are likely well aware of this (I certainly hope so!)

Yes, I believe Putin truly is a wise leader and master chess player. And these military exercises are just one element of a robust and well-thought out defense of the realm by Putin and Co.

But bear this in mind, please: these types of 'snap' military exercises are unbelievably expensive, and show just how seriously Putin and Co. take the zionist-anglo bluster. Because it just may NOT be bluster, and therefor Putin and Co. are simply preparing for that (horrifying) possibility.

A wise leader indeed!

Just watched the video - seems somebody is trying to send a message.

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