Special Forces of the Central Military District will parachute to the area behind the enemy's lines during the Search 2018 CSTO special tactical experience.

Scouts will parachute from 1,200m altitude with Arbalet systems to experience 5-sec delayed opening parachute on unfamiliar terrain. Along with airborne maneuver, scouts will gather in an assigned point to conceal parachutes. Behind the enemy lines they will spend two days to conduct raids, acits of sabotage at the objects of the simulated enemy. After the special mission, they will train to exit the area.

Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan, Russia and Tajikistan take part in the Search 2018 maneuvers. The drills involve in total some 3,000 troops from the two countries, and almost 500 pieces of military hardware including aircraft. The Russian side is represented by scout units and special forces units of the Central Military District - in total over 300 servicemen, two Su-24MR intelligence aircraft, and Orlan-10 and Forpost UAVs. The maneuvers will last until October 5.