All-army stage of the “Aviadarts-2017” contest started in Voronezh today. The opening ceremony was held at the Aerospace Academy.

“Thanks to the pilot’s skills of the Russian Aerospace Forces, they really do well in Syria. We are fighting international terrorism and we will bring this cause to a conclusion and peace will reign there. It's all because of your work”, said the Commander of the Russian Aerospace Forces Colonel General Victor Bondarev, applying to the participants in the competition.

Viktor Bondarev wished success to the technical staff and all participants and viewers of the contest.

"We hope that your rivalry will take place in an honest and uncompromising struggle, we don't need victory at any cost. First of all - safety and again safety, and respect to each other " said Victor Bondarev.

All-Russian stage of the Aviadarts-2017 contest will take place at the Pogonovo range in the Voronezh region from 14 to 27 June. It will be attended by more than 60 crews of tactical, long-range, transport and army aviation of the formations and military units of the Aerospace Forces and military districts.