Chinese military equipment began arriving in Russia to participate in the international army games “Army 2020”. The first echelon with equipment for “Tank battalion” crossed the Russian-Chinese border and arrived in Transbaikalia. This was reported by the press service of the Eastern Military District.
according to the report, the first echelon delivered Type-96 tanks to Russia, where the Chinese team will perform, equipment for maintenance and repair of tanks, ammunition and logistics. Total in the echelon 18 units of armored and wheeled vehicles, as well as the team from 27 human.
As part of the echelon – platforms with tanks Type-96, special repair and maintenance equipment, wagons with logistics and standard ammunition. The advance group arrived in the same echelon, including tank drivers, engineering team of the PLA, taking part in “tank biathlon”
– It said in a statement.
All arrivals were tested for the presence of coronavirus infection, patients were not identified.
Recall, that international military games “Army-202” will be held from 23 August 5 September. China refuses to host games due to coronavirus pandemic, Iran, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Sri Lanka.
In this way, instead 30 competitions in the territory 11 states this year will be held 30 competitions in the territory 5 states: “Warrior of the world” – in Armenia, “sea cup” – in Azerbaijan, “polar Star” and “sniper line” – in Belarus, “Military medical relay race” and “Highway Patrol” – in Uzbekistan. Rest 24 the contest, including “tank biathlon”, will take place on the territory of Russia.
