Ulan-Ude hosts final planning conference on Selenga 2024 Russian-Mongol military exercise
11.07.2024
In Ulan-Ude, representatives of the Eastern Military District and the Armed Forces of Mongolia held the final planning conference to discuss preparations and organisation of the Selenga 2024 Russian-Mongol joint exercise. The Russian delegation was headed by Colonel Mikhail Nikitin, the head of the Combat Training Department of the Eastern Military District's Combined Arms Army stationed in the Republic of Buryatia.
During the planning conference, the parties decided on the dates for the exercise, reached an agreement on issues of crossing the state border by Russian troops, transportation and deployment of units of the Eastern Military District, comprehensive logistics support, as well as cultural, recreation, and sporting events.
In addition, on the day of the 85th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet and Mongolian troops on the Khalkhin Gol River, a number of official events are scheduled, including concerts in Mongolia gathering performance groups from the Republic of Buryatia at the State Music and Dramatic Theatre in Choibalsan, as well as at the training ground in the field camp for participants of the exercise.
The Selenga joint exercise is conducted annually. The military of the two countries practise various tactics of modern warfare as well as countering mock illegal armed groups.
Press Service of the Eastern Military District
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