Russian Servicemen Prepare for International Army Games in China

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Russian servicemen, participants in the Suvorov Onslaught of infantry fighting vehicle crews, have arrived in Korla, China, for the upcoming International Army Games. The team, consisting of the best BMP crews, including winners and prize-winners of all-army stages of the competition, is preparing equipment for training at the Land Forces of the People's Liberation Army of China training center. The crews are carrying out a comprehensive check of the infantry fighting vehicles, paying special attention to maintaining the required level of fuels and lubricants, checking the operability of the fire control system, and preparing the power unit and chassis for operation in high altitude and high ambient temperatures. The Russian team will be performing on the modern domestic BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, while the rest of the teams will be using the Chinese-made ZBD-86A infantry fighting vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The International Army Games will feature three competitions: "Clear Sky," "Suvorov Onslaught," and "Safe Environment."
  • The Suvorov Onslaught competition will include crews from Russia, Belarus, Venezuela, and the host country China.
  • The Russian team will be performing on the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle, while other teams will use the Chinese-made ZBD-86A.
  • The competitions will take place at the Korla PLA ground forces range in China.
  • The Russian team consists of the best BMP crews, including winners and prize-winners of all-army stages of the competition.
  • The team includes cadets from the Far Eastern Higher Combined Arms Command Order of the Zhukov School named after Marshal of the Soviet Union K.K. Rokossovsky and representatives of the Southern Military District.

Statistics:

  • 1,500 servicemen from Russia, Belarus, Venezuela, and China will participate in the Suvorov Onslaught and other competitions.
  • The competitions will take place in July 2022.
  • The Russian team consists of 10 crews with 2 vehicles each.
  • The Chinese-made ZBD-86A infantry fighting vehicles will be used by 20 crews from China, Belarus, and Venezuela.

Sources:

  • MIL-O-SI Russia News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/), Copyright 2021 Multimedia Investments Ltd, distributed by Contify.com.