In a significant demonstration of regional security cooperation, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) initiated the Indestructible Brotherhood 2023 joint exercises with peacekeeping forces on October 9 at the Edelweiss training ground in Kyrgyzstan. The event was marked by a solemn ceremony attended by representatives from CSTO member nations, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan.
The Ministry of Defense of Kyrgyzstan reported that the exercises involve national contingents from these member countries, as well as operational groups from the joint headquarters and the CSTO Secretariat. In total, approximately 1,500 military personnel and over 200 units of special, armored, and automotive equipment, military transport, fighter and army aircraft, aviation, and combat boats are actively participating in these exercises.
The primary objectives of the Indestructible Brotherhood 2023 exercises are to enhance the practical skills of government officials and CSTO peacekeeping unit personnel. Additionally, the exercises aim to strengthen the coordination and cohesion of military units and subunits during peacekeeping operations within the Central Asian collective security region.
One notable aspect of these exercises is their focus on high-altitude conditions and post-conflict resolution in crisis zones. Participants will practice conducting peacekeeping operations using CSTO collective security resources while providing crucial humanitarian assistance.
Practical actions during the exercises include joint operations with units from the Ministries of Emergency Situations, Internal Affairs, and the State Committee for National Security of CSTO member states. These operations involve combat training tasks such as managing checkpoints and casualty reception points, convoy and cargo escort, liberating populated areas, rescuing "hostages," and delivering vital humanitarian aid.
The Indestructible Brotherhood 2023 exercises underscore the CSTO's commitment to regional stability and its readiness to respond to crises in the Central Asian region. Such joint exercises provide an opportunity for member states to enhance their collective security capabilities and foster cooperation in times of need.
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