Joint exercise of paratroopers of Belarus and Russia started in Vitebsk

Joint exercise of Belarusian and Russian paratroopers started in Belarus' regional center Vitebsk. The program of the drill envisages movement of personnel by cars, armored vehicles, as well as landing from choppers and Ilushin 76 heavy aircraft. By the script of the exercise, the airborne troops will have to jointly block the enemy, conduct inspections and terminate illegal armed grouppings.