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RUSSIA'S ARMY ON ALERT.

Authors :
Litovkin, Viktor
Source :
Current Digest of the Russian Press. 5/27/2013, Vol. 65 Issue 22, p12-12. 1/2p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article reports that Russian Armed Forces were ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin to be on alert status to assess their combat readiness, according to an article by Viktor Litovkin in the May 28, 2013 issue of "Nezvisimaya gazeta." The Russian Aerospace Defense Forces were evaluated along with the missile defense division. The exercise was the biggest military drill of the Russian Armed Forces in over 20 years and was meant for preparing against enemy nuclear missile strikes.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21593612
Volume :
65
Issue :
22
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Current Digest of the Russian Press
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
89039956