Russia's FSB special purpose units to hold drills in Crimea

Special purpose units of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) will conduct large-scale counter-terrorism exercises in Crimea on May 24-29.

"A total of about 2,000 servicemen will take part in the exercise," Sputnik cited the FSB as saying.

According to the statement, the two-stage drills will involve aircraft, sea vessels, armored vehicles, drones and advanced reconnaissance equipment.