Crews of Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 bombers of the Aerospace Forces have checked the Southern MD air defence during the unannounced combat readiness inspection.

The pilots entered the radar coverage area of the Southern MD air defence units at different altitudes and from various directions.

In total, the flights involved up to 10 crews of the long-range aviation. They covered not less than 4000 km.

Starting from August 25, the unannounced inspection of the Southern, Western and Central Military Districts, the Northern Fleet, the Main Command of the Aerospace Forces and the Airborne Troops Command, is held upon the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The activities are conducted within the scenario of preparation for the strategic command-and-staff exercise “Caucasus-2016”

The practical stage of the activities will take place at 14 combined-arms ranges as well as in the Black and Caspian Seas.

The unannounced inspection will last until August 31.