Tu-22M3 aircraft have landed at Anadyr airfield in course of long-range aviation exercise for the first time.

In total, more than 20 aircraft, Tu-22M3 long-range bombers, and Il-78 tanker aircraft, 5 airfields and 2 ranges in different areas of the Russian Federation are involved in the exercise.

The exercise is headed by Commander of the long-range aviation Lieutenant General Sergei Kobylash.

The flight personnel will practise engaging ground targets as well as in-air refueling.