The Armed Forces of Russia began traditional winter teachings, which in the current year will be partially in the Crimea, as well as in the border with Ukraine of the Russian regions, reports Deutsche Welle with reference to the press service of the Southern Military District.
According to the report, more than 10 thousand soldiers from motorized rifle and tank units will take part in maneuvers.
Earlier, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharov said at a briefing that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (VSU) significantly strengthened their presence in the Donbas.