Indian and Russian troops prepare for joint counterterror operations during Indra-2 exercise
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Indian troops have arrived in Russia to participate in counterterrorism drills, opening the possibility of the two countries to take on extremism in third countries.</p>
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The Indra-2021 exercises are taking place in Russia&rsquo;s Volgograd Region, a spokesman for&nbsp; Southern Military District (SMD) told reporters on Sunday.</p>
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&quot;At the Gumrak airport, Volgograd, a group of 250 soldiers of the Indian armed forces arrived to take part in the Indra-2021 international exercise,&quot; Vadim Astafyev said.</p>
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Upon arrival, the Indian soldiers headed to the field camp located at the SMD Prudboy ground in the Volgograd Region.</p>
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Volgograd, formerly Stalingrad, is a city in southwest Russia, on the western bank of the Volga River. It was the site of WWII&rsquo;s Battle of Stalingrad. The city is no stranger to terror strikes. In December 2013&nbsp; the city was rocked by two separate suicide attacks targeting the transportation system of the city.</p>
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The nearly fortnight long exercise will from August 1-13 and involve 250 soldiers from either side. The exercise will involve the motor-rifle, tank, and artillery units , backed by troops engaged in intelligence gathering.</p>
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Started in 2003, Indra exercises are meant to send a strong message to the world that the two militaries can work together for conducting&nbsp; peacekeeping operations under the UN flag.</p>
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