According to him, in the western strategic direction there is an increase in military threats near the Russian borders.
In particular, the intensity of flights of US strategic aviation in Europe has increased 15 times, the visits of American ships to the Baltic Sea have become systematic.
“We are taking adequate countermeasures.
Under these conditions, we are actively improving the combat composition of the troops.
By the end of the year, 12 military units and divisions will be formed in the Western Military District," Shoigu said.
He added that control checks following the results of the winter period of training showed a qualitative increase in the level of training of the district’s units by 25% compared to the previous year.