Having arrived at the assigned areas, units of the Tula airborne formation are conducting reconnaissance in the area where the set tasks are to be performed within the command post exercise (CPX).

Reconnaissance and search groups are acting as the "eyes" and "ears" of paratroopers. They are using electronic warfare means and unmanned aerial vehicles.

The paratroopers put up observation posts on all roundabout and belt roads and approaches to the airfield, where the simulated enemy’s sabotage groups can appear. These posts are constantly controlled by security groups on armoured vehicles with high cross-country capability.

When subversive detachments of the simulated enemy are found, the data is transferred to the headquarters for processing, and a security subunit is immediately sent to the area in order to destroy the saboteurs.

At present, the main forces of the parachute battalions are preparing combat vehicles in the concentration areas for loading into IL-76 military transport aircraft.

Airborne units are covered by Mi-24 army helicopters and Su-30 fighters of the Western Military District.

The command post exercise of the Tula airborne formation is to last until March 30. It is guided by the Chief of Staff / First Deputy Commander of the Airborne Forces Lieutenant General Nikolay Ignatov.