Arctic Unit Begins Training In Murmansk

January 19 2015

Russia

Russia's first Arctic unit is now training in the Murmansk region, reports Interfax-AVN.

The First Arctic Brigade of the Strategic Command of the Northern Fleet just started combat training in northern conditions, according to a fleet release on Friday.

This week, the troops will take part in an individual live-fire exercise involving AK-74 assault rifles, RPG-7 and AGS-17 grenade launchers.

A marching drill is also planned, said the fleet release.

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