Multilateral strategic and command Exercise Vostok 2022 commences at training grounds of Eastern Military District of Russia.

• A multilateral strategic and command Exercise Vostok – 2022 has commenced in Russia.
• The exercise is aimed at interaction and coordination amongst other participating military contingents and observers.
• The Indian Army contingent comprising of troops from 7/8 Gorkha Rifles had arrived at the exercise location and over the next seven days will undertake joint manoeuvres to include joint field training exercises, combat discussions, and firepower exercises.
• The Defence Ministry said, the Indian Army contingent is looking forward to sharing practical aspects and putting into practice the validated drills, procedures, and practice amalgamation of new technology through discussions and tactical exercises.
• Russia has deployed a large number of troops to participate in the Vostok 22 military drill.
• India has decided not to be part of the maritime component as it will hurt the sensitivities of Japan.

Other participating countries

• Almost 50 troops of different militaries, 140 aircraft, 60 warships, and almost five thousand military equipment are participating in the drills. They come from countries like Laos, China, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Syria, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan.
• The seven-day drills have land, air and sea components. However, India has decided to stay away from the maritime component.