DRUZHBA-V: Pakistan and Russia practice joint drills says ISPR

Pakistan and Russian Federation forces practice joint drills for hostage rescue, cordon and search operations, helicopter rappelling, and sky diving as part of DRUZHBA-V.

Media wing of Pakistan Military, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR):

“Pakistan – Russian Federation Special Forces practicing drills & procedures for hostage rescue, cordon & search operations, heli rappelling and sky diving as part of #DRUZHBA-V”

#Pakistan – Russian Federation Special Forces practicing drills & procedures for hostage rescue, cordon & search operations, heli rappelling and sky diving as part of #DRUZHBA-V pic.twitter.com/IA5DP7ena7

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— DG ISPR (@OfficialDGISPR) November 15, 2020

The Russian special forces troops are in Pakistan for two-weeks to participate in the joint military exercise.

The joint exercises are seen as another step in growing military-to-military cooperation, indicating steady growth in the relationship between the two countries.

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