INDRA 2016: Indo-Russia joint military exercise - In Pics

Vladivostok: The eighth edition of India-Russia joint military exercise ‘INDRA-2016’ is going on in Ussiriysk district in Vladivostok.

Main focus of this edition of the joint exercise is on ‘counter-terrorism operations in semi-mountainous and jungle terrain under United Nations mandate’.

250 soldiers of the KUMAON regiment are representing the Indian contingent and the Russian Army is being represented by 250 soldiers from the 59th Motorized Infantry Brigade.

INDRA series of bilateral exercises is one of the major defence cooperation initiatives between India and Russia since 2003.

The exercise started on September 23 and will end in the first week of October. (Details - Courtesy - PIB).

Soldiers of Indian & Russian Armies undergoing a Battle Inoculation Ex at the obstacle course during Indo-Russian Jt Mil Ex #Indra2016 pic.twitter.com/YwopFzECaq — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 28, 2016

An enthralling demonstration of Un-Armed Combat by Russian Soldiers
During Indo-Russian Joint Military Exercise #Indra2016 pic.twitter.com/P5XoDEkami — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 27, 2016

Reconnaissance & Planning prior to the Validation Exercise during Indo-Russian Exercise #Indra2016 pic.twitter.com/BPhJk0tgCe — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 28, 2016

#IndianArmy Soldiers displaying their skills in Un-Armed Combat during Indo-Russian Jt Mil Exercise #Indra2016 pic.twitter.com/jYSMvkyElo — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) September 26, 2016