DURUZHBA-V: Pakistan, Russian forces practice drills for hostage rescue, search operations: ISPR
- The joint exercises are seen as another step in growing military-to-military cooperation, indicating steady growth in the relationship between the two countries, whose ties had been marred by Cold War rivalry for decades
(Karachi) Pakistan and Russian forces are practicing drills for hostage rescue and search operations as part of Druzhba-V, a statement issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated on Sunday.
The ISPR stated, "Pakistan - Russian Federation Special Forces practicing drills & procedures for hostage rescue, cordon & search operations, heli rappelling and sky diving as part of #DRUZHBA-V."
The Pakistan Armed Forces and a contingent of Russian Federation Special Forces joined hands for a two-week counterterrorism exercise, "Druzhba-V". The opening ceremony of "Druzhba-V" was held at Tarbela on November 8.
The joint exercises are seen as another step in growing military-to-military cooperation, indicating steady growth in the relationship between the two countries, whose ties had been marred by Cold War rivalry for decades.
Pak-Russia joint military exercises DRUZHBA (friendship) are held every year. The exercises started in 2016, and include aspects of counter-terrorism and special operations.
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