China, Russia conclude joint drill

CHELYABINSK, Russia - China and Russia concluded their joint anti-terrorism drill "Peace Mission-2013" Thursday with a closing ceremony.

Russian soldiers attend closing ceremony of the China-Russia joint drill in Chelyabinsk in Russia's Ural Mountainous region, Aug 15, 2013. China and Russia concluded their joint anti-terrorism drill "Peace Mission-2013" Thursday with a closing ceremony. The joint maneuvers, which were launched on July 27, have been conducted at the Chebarkul combined training range in Russia's Ural Mountains. [Photo/Xinhua]

During the drill that had three phases of troop deployment, battle planning and simulated combat, the troops practiced joint reconnaissance, joint block and control of accident areas, joint support for campaign equipment and live-ammunition exercises, and organized field maneuvers using live fire.

The joint maneuvers, which were launched on July 27, have been conducted at the Chebarkul combined training range in Russia's Ural Mountains.