"The total number of participants in the joint operational-strategic exercise" Combat Brotherhood - 2021 ", who will perform tasks as part of the troops (collective forces) of the CSTO, will be more than 5 thousand people," he said.
According to him, more than 700 units of weapons, military and special equipment, including up to 20 aircraft and more than 20 helicopters, will be involved in the exercises.
In addition, drones of various modifications will be involved.
Within the framework of "Combat Brotherhood - 2021", the exercises "Echelon-2021", "Search-2021" and "Interaction-2021" will be held.
Military contingents of all six CSTO countries will be involved in the maneuvers.
According to Sidorov, military contingents are being transferred to the training areas in Tajikistan.
Earlier it was reported that the CSTO exercises "Interaction-2021" will be held on October 18-23.