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Russian army in Chechnya
RUS2000012210 - 21 JANUARY - 2000 - DUBA-YURT, CHECHNYA, RUSSIA: Russian general Vladimir Shamanov seat on APC near Duba-Yurt. ml/Michael Levkin UPI

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“ We have a number of highly professional military units in the Leningrad, Siberian and Far Eastern military districts that are specifically trained for combat in arctic regions. ”
Russia deploys ships, aircraft to show force in arctic
United Press International
“ We have a number of highly professional military units in the Leningrad, Siberian and Far Eastern military districts, which are specifically trained for combat in arctic regions. ”
Russia focuses weapons systems on arctic wealth
United Press International
“ The summer training program (from June 1 to Dec. 1) envisions the increased presence of the Russian Navy not only in the Atlantic but also in the Arctic and the Pacific, ”
Russia Defense Watch: Flexing Arctic power
United Press International
“ We have a number of highly professional military units in the Leningrad, Siberian and Far Eastern military districts, which are specifically trained for combat in Arctic regions, ”
Russia Defense Watch: Flexing Arctic power
United Press International
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