CHITA. July 31 (Interfax-AVN) - About 30 Sukhoi airplanes - Su-30SM, Su-25 and Su-20, and Mil helicopters, Mi-24 and Mi-8, are holding a large-scale live-fire bombing drill on a specialized training ground in Buryatia and the Transbaikal Territory, the Eastern Military District (EMD) said on Thursday.
"Su-25 attack aircraft and Mi-24 helicopters are executing the tasks of providing cover and support for motorized and armored units. For their part, air defense missile units are practicing detection and destruction of a mock aerial enemy," the spokesperson said.
To gain air supremacy, Su-30SM crews are conducting air reconnaissance and destroying aircraft and drones of a mock adversary, the spokesperson said. Also, fighter pilots are perfecting their skills in destroying strategic ground assets.
The crews of Mi-8AMTSh assault transport helicopters are practicing delivery of supplies and ammunition amid battle conditions as well as evacuation of injured.