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Kyrgyzstan chemical troops conduct flamethrower drills

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Kyrgyzstan's armed forces conducted drills for radiation, chemical, and biological defense units from May 18 to May 26.
  • Servicemen practiced using modern protection equipment and live-fire exercises with reactive infantry flamethrowers.
  • Distinguished participants received certificates and incentives for their performance.

Specialists from Kyrgyzstan's radiation, chemical, and biological (RCB) defense units underwent intensive training exercises at the Teeke training ground between May 18 and May 26. The drills, organized by the South-Western Operational Command of the Armed Forces, involved both regular and non-regular RCB defense personnel from various military units.

During the training period, servicemen honed their operational skills and gained hands-on experience with contemporary RCB protection equipment. A key component of the exercises included live-fire drills utilizing the RPO reactive infantry flamethrower, demonstrating the units' combat readiness.

At the conclusion of the training, the Ministry of Defense recognized outstanding servicemen. Those who demonstrated exceptional performance were awarded certificates of appreciation and other incentives, highlighting the success and effectiveness of the conducted drills.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.