ASTANA. Sept 1 (Interfax) - The East 2023 tactical command-post exercise is taking place in Kazakhstan with the participation of commands, units and formations of the East Regional Command, the Kazakh Defense Ministry's press service said on Friday.
"About 5,000 troops and 1,500 weapons and pieces of military hardware are taking part in it," the press service said.
The exercise aims to check commands and forces' preparedness and their ability to timely accomplish missions, it said.
The exercise, which also involves army aviation, will end on September 5. A live-fire drill will conclude the training.