In the Murmansk region, exercise with combined aviation regiment was held at Olenegorsk military airfield as part of check for the winter training period. This reported by Russian Defence Ministry press-service.

Within the framework of the event, the preparation of aviation equipment, flight and engineering personnel for performing tasks for their intended purpose was checked.

The crews of long-range aviation practiced relocation to an operational airfield, piloting in difficult weather conditions, search and rescue operations on the high seas, and combat use of aviation weapons for the naval targets of a mock enemy.

Particular attention was paid to temporary standards for the preparation of aircraft for a second flight.

The exercise was led by the commander of the guards long-range aviation unit, Major General Oleg Pchela.

The event involved Tu-22M3 long-range bombers, An-12 transport aircraft and Mi-8 helicopters.