Indra-2014 anti-terror drills held near Volgograd

A traditional Russian bread-and-salt welcome for Indian servicemen, who arrived at the Volgograd Airport for participation in the Russian-Indian Indra-2014 tactical exercises.

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The exercises were held on September 23 - October 2 at the Prudboy training range in the Volgograd region.

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Over 700 personnel participated in the exercises.

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Indian soldiers and an Orthodox priest during the opening of Indra-2014.

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Russian and Indian motorized infantry units participated in the manoeuvres.

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The Indian servicemen tried their hand at Russian-made weapons during the exercise.

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Indians fired anti-tank rocket launchers, Kalashnikov guns and Dragunov SVD sniper rifles.

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Indian servicemen found Russian weapons used in Indra very useful.

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The Russian military actively used armoured vehicles, while Indian units placed emphasis on infantry operations.

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Military personnel from both countries worked out joint actions for protecting important state facilities, accompanying convoys, and the neutralization of illegal armed formations.

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