Kazakhstan: Kazakhstan and Russia Conduct Joint Air Defense Exercise

According to the Kazakh International News Agency, Kazakhstan and Russia held joint air defense military exercises from February 20 to March 10. On the 21st, Kazakh News Agency cited the Kazakh Ministry of Defense, reporting that the exercises are based on the joint action plan between Kazakhstan and Russia to establish a unified regional air defense system, aimed at enhancing coordination capabilities, combat skills, and combat readiness. The report said that during the exercises, the two countries’ forces will focus on practicing detection and tracking of aerial targets, intercepting aircraft that intrude into airspace, and forcing violator aircraft to land at designated airports. (Xinhua)