A special military exercise ‘Thunder-2021’ will be held on the territory of Armenia this year, aviation and armored vehicles will be involved, said CSTO spokesman Vladimir Zainetdinov, Interfax reports.
“During the exercise, which is planned to be held on the territory of the Republic of Armenia, practical actions will be worked out in two stages with the use of armored vehicles, special vehicles, aviation, UAVs, and search dogs,” Zainetdinov told journalists on Thursday.
He noted that from June 1 to June 3, headquarters negotiations were held in Armenia to prepare this exercise, it provides for the formation of special forces of the Collective Rapid Reaction Force of the CSTO.