The statement added, “Crews of the Russian Aerospace Forces’ long-range Tu-22M3 bombers carried out an air raid with operational bombing, destroying targets at a training field during the joint combat training exercises ‘West-2025’.” The statement noted that the long-range aviation pilots “conducted an air raid on a virtual enemy, aiming to disrupt the control system and destroy vital targets.” The crews executing the maneuver applied their combat experience during the training.
The Russian Ministry of Defense announced yesterday, Friday, the commencement of the “Zapad-2025” (West-2025) military exercises, with the participation of Belarus, aiming to improve leadership skills, enhance cooperation, and ensure security.
It added, “On September 12, the strategic joint exercises of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus ‘West-2025’ commenced, marking the final phase of this year’s joint training for the armed forces of both countries.”
