Russian air defense forces hold military exercise on repelling attacks

Over 150 soldiers, 30 military equipment were involved in drill, says Defense Ministry

The Russian air defense forces on Saturday held a military exercise on repelling attacks, the Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

In a statement, the ministry said that a S-300 anti-aircraft missile system was involved in the drill that took place in the Moscow region.

“During their march, soldiers repelled an attack by a mock enemy sabotage group on a military convoy.”

Over 150 soldiers and 30 military equipment were involved in the training, it said.