scratchjuniordesktop|Mongolia-Russia joint military exercise underway

ULAN BATORscratchjuniordesktop, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- An annual joint military exercise between Mongolia and Russia is underway in the eastern Mongolian province of Dornod, according to the General Staff of the Mongolian Armed Forces (GSMAF) on Wednesday.

The military exercise code-named "Selenge-2024" aims to bolster friendly relations between Mongolia and Russia, enhance military cooperation, improve servicemen's skills and knowledge, upgrade weaponry and technical readiness, and facilitate the exchange of mutual experience, the GSMAF reported.

Over 600 military personnel from both countries are participating in the tactical field training with combat shooting, which includes 120 units of equipment, it added.

The exercise, which began on Aug. 18, is scheduled to run until Aug. 26. The military drill has been alternately organized by the two neighbors annually since 2008 and was previously known as Darkhan until 2011.■