DTN News: Russian Airborne Troops To Hold Exercises In Northwest Russia

DTN News: Russian Airborne Troops To Hold Exercises In Northwest Russia Source: DTN News / RIA Novosti (NSI News Source Info) MOSCOW, Russia - March 29, 2010: Over 300 paratroopers from the 76th Airborne Division will be airdropped during military exercises in northwest Russia on Thursday, Airborne Troops spokesman Col. Alexander Cherednik said. "We plan to airdrop about 300 servicemen and 12 airborne combat vehicles, three of them will be dropped with the crew. In addition, for the first time we will drop the newest Sprut self-propelled anti-tank gun," he said. Exercises will also involve live firing. They will be held under the command of the Airborne Troops chief, Lt. Gen. Vladimir Shamanov. The Airborne Troops are considered the most capable mobile assault forces in Russia. Various estimates put the current personnel at about 48,000 troops deployed in four divisions and a brigade. Related News Russia Airborne Troops chief gets reprimand for abuse of office New commander outlines future for Russian airborne troops NATO, Russia to share information on airborne threats India, Russia develop airborne supersonic cruise missile