A surprise combat readiness check has been announced in the Southern, Western and Central military districts, in the Northern Fleet and also in major commands of the Aerospace and Airborne Forces, the Russian news agency Tass reported on Thursday, quoting Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu.

"The check will be conducted on August 25-31," the minister said. "I order Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov to inform military attaches of foreign states about the surprise overall combat readiness check of forces."

He noted that during the first 24 hours "it is necessary to check the military’s ability to perform specific combat readiness activities." Later military units should leave for firing ranges and training areas to prepare to solve the tasks within the framework of the exercises.

Source: MENA