Over 2,000 Russian servicemen are involved in anti-terrorist drills which are underway in Russia's Eastern Military District, the district's press service reported Monday.

According to the spokesman of the district Alexander Gordeyev, the main part of the exercises will be held on the Sakhalin oblast's territory in the country's far east, with helicopters and paratroopers involved.

"Main attention will be given to the issues of interaction between the security agencies of the Sakhalin oblast during a special operation. Air assault search groups which are delivered by transport helicopters Mi-8 will be involved in the exercises to destroy simulated terrorists," said Gordeyev.

According to the district's press service, the exercises will last until Feb. 11, 2017.

source: Xinhua