Looking at the RT spiel, it seems its a "surprise exercise" dropped onto the Russian military by Prez Putin. "Combat Readiness tests "as they are called here.
Apart from the fact this could be cunning plan to invade etc, I was just wondering how we in the UK would fare these days of Dave announced such a party? We would be naffed if it was anytime between 1201 on a Friday to 0800 Monday, granted (especially at Yeovilton or Culdrose).
Surely a short notice combat readiness test must be simply one colossal balls up?
Perhaps our own COS should arrange similar to prove the organization? What has he got to lose?
On a more serious note, just reposting the link Ronald put on, are these pictures recent or library stock? Bet some of you can tell, I cant but it looks like Winter countryside, and presumably this is what a modern Russia armoured assault force on the move looks like? Live ammunition?
http://rt.com/news/putin-drill-combat-army-864/