The Russian Air Force and artillery units showcased their capabilities at Zabaikalsky Krai's Tsugol and Mukhor-Konduy firing range as part of the Vostok 2018 drills on Friday.<br /><br />The Uragan multiple rocket launcher system, Msta-B howitzer and Akatsiya self-propelled gun carried out tests at the firing range.<br /><br />Crews from flying Su-30SM, Su-34, Su-24M and Su-25 aircraft destroyed targets simulating enemies such as units of artillery troops, a column of tanks and motorised infantry units. Target information was passed on by the crews aboard Su-24MR reconnaissance aircraft.<br /><br />The Vostok 2018 military exercises run from 11-17 September, in the Far East of Russia.<br /><br />Around 300,000 troops, 1,000 aircraft, 36,000 armoured vehicles and 80 vessels are involved in the war games, according to the Ministry of Defence.<br /><br />They were joined by the personnel from the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Mongolia.
