Pakistan, Russia special forces participates in DRUZHBA-V joint exercise
According to the tweet of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) director general (DG), Pakistani and Russian Federation Special Forces conducted the joint military exercise, DRUZHBA-V, underway at Tarbela.
"The participating troops are busy in practising counter-terrorism drills and procedures, rappelling and preparations for sky diving, whereas, sports activities are also part of the exercise," DG-ISPR tweeted.
Pakistan - Russian Federation Special Forces joint exercise #DRUZHBA-V underway at Tarbela. The participating troops busy in practicing Counter Terrorism drills and procedures, rappelling and preparations for sky diving. Sports activities are also part of exercise. pic.twitter.com/538ugAzQhP
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 10, 202
A two-week-long joint Russian-Pakistani military exercise codenamed Druzhba (Friendship) 5 has begun in Tarbela.
According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the opening ceremony of the drill was held in Tarbela today. "Pakistan-Russian Federation Special Forces are participating in the two-week-long counterterrorism exercise," it said.
The ISPR also said that national anthems of both countries were played at the start of the ceremony.
The ceremony was attended by Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Danila Ganich. Senior officials from both the armies were also present on the occasion.
Opening ceremony of DRUZHBA - V held at Tarbela today. Pak-Russian Federation Special Forces are participating in two weeks long counter terrorism exercise. National anthems of both countries were played at the start of the ceremony. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/bgBKctv1zZ
— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 8, 2020
Russian ambassador to Pakistan, Mr Danila Ganich and senior officials from both the armies were present on the occasion. in the drills.