Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation

09/13/2021 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2021 09:07

Uran-9 Robotic complexes provided a change of positions of motorized rifle units at the Mulino training ground

13.09.2021 (17:17)

For the first time, the change of positions of motorized rifle units in conducting maneuver defense was provided by reconnaissance and fire support robots from the Uran-9 robotic complex during the practical actions of troops (forces) of the main stage of the joint strategic exercise Zapad-2021 at the Mulino training ground.

Uran-9 is capable of destroying enemy firing points and fortifications, fighting tanks, armored combat vehicles and manpower, while not endangering the lives of personnel.

The armament of the Uran-9 robotic complex includes four Ataka anti-tank missile systems, twelve PDM-A rocket-propelled infantry flamethrowers, 30-millimeter automatic cannons and PKTM machine guns.

The actions of the robotic unit were provided by the tactical laser complex Karier, the capabilities of which allow detecting and suppressing optical means of reconnaissance and surveillance of tanks, other armored vehicles and small arms at a range of up to 2,000 meters, which makes it possible to exclude targeted fire of enemy weapons.

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The joint strategic exercise (JSE) of the armed forces of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus takes place every two years in accordance with the decision taken by the heads of the two states.

The Zapad-2021 exercise is the final stage of joint training of the armed forces of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation this year.

Practical actions of the troops (forces) will take place in the period from 10 to 16 September 2021 at nine training grounds located on the territory of the Russian Federation, in the Baltic Sea, as well as at five training grounds of the armed forces of the Republic of Belarus.

In total, up to 200 thousand personnel, about 80 aircraft and helicopters, up to 760 units of military equipment, including 290 tanks, 240 guns, multiple rocket launchers and mortars, as well as up to 15 ships take part in the JSE Zapad-2021 on the territory of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus.

The maximum number of personnel involved in the exercise of military units subject to the Vienna Document of 2011 in the territory of the Russian Federation will not exceed 6,400 military personnel.

The return of the military authorities and troops to the points of permanent deployment after participating in the exercise is planned until mid-October of this year.

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