Russian peacekeepers conduct planned comprehensive defense training at 27 observation posts in Artsakh

Panorama, Armenia
Sept 16 2021

As part of the planned combat training session, Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh (the Artsakh Republic) conducted a comprehensive training to prevent possible violations and ensure security at 27 observation posts. During the training, the personnel worked out issues on preventing provocative actions, repelling an attack on an observation post.

Upon receiving the signal, the peacekeepers performed actions in the shortest possible time when leaving the location, took up defense in pre-equipped positions. To strengthen the defense of the post, duty units on BTR-82A armored personnel carriers were involved, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

In turn, military medics from the special purpose medical detachment of the peacekeeping contingent worked out the standards for first aid and evacuation of a conditionally wounded serviceman.

All observation posts of the Russian peacekeeping contingent are equipped with fortifications Blockpost, designed to protect military personnel from small arms and shrapnel, as well as conducting circular surveillance of the nearby territory.

In addition to monitoring the situation in the area of responsibility, the personnel of the observation posts of the Russian peacekeeping contingent regularly carries out combat training activities and conducts training.