Joint exercises between Russia and Pakistan concluded at a training ground in the Southern Military District (SMD), according to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense.
"The joint Russian-Pakistani drills "Friendship-2025" were held at a training ground in Russia's Southern Military District",
the Russian Ministry of Defense announced.
Military personnel from both nations practiced conducting joint counter-terrorism operations during the exercises.
The maneuvers involved approximately 200 troops, with Russian special forces from the Southern Military District contributing their counter-terrorism expertise.
Russian-Pakistani exercises have been held regularly since 2016. Last October, the exercises were held on Pakistani territory.
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