The second International Army Games taking place in Russia’s capital, Moscow, have attracted a 1,238 military personnel from 22 countries, including Armenia, Lenta.ru reports, citing the Russian Ministry of Defense.

This year’s annual event is set to take place from July 29 until August 12. Some 22 polygons of Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan and China have been selected as training sites.

 The participant countries’ teams (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Egypt, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Serbia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, South-African Republic) have been moved to the playgrounds for field competitions (Tank Biathlon, Reconnaissance, Military Medical Relay Race etc).

 The second International Army Games were held between June 30 and August 13, 2016.