Russian Airborne Forces move from central part to Southern Military District

Russian Airborne Forces have been moved from Central Russia to the Southern Military District to be tested, RIA Novosti reports.

The airborne troops of the Tula Group and the 45th special regiment moved using three airports in Central Russia.

A group of ships of the Black Sea Fleet started drills in the Southern Military District last night.

The Ural Group of airborne troops will make landing at a training center in the Southern Military District. Su-24 and Il-76 planes, Mi-28N, Mi-35 and Mi-8 helicopters will take part in the drills.

The General Staff started off-schedule tests of the armed forces according to the order of President Vladimir Putin on March 28.