Paratroopers drowned during a training exercise

Armored Marines, who practiced the teachings on the island, went under water. In consequence of the tragedy killed 3 members of the crew.

The tragedy happened near Sakhalin island. At the time of the tragedy in the vehicle were 10 people, 3 of them died, informs RIA Novosti news Agency referring to the management of the Department of public relations and information of the Ministry of defense of Russia.

"In Aniva Bay in the process of testing one of the episodes of action for assault Marines with large landing ship on unequipped coast, 300 metres from the shore was covered with a wave of Marines, in consequence of which 1 of armored vehicles went under water," said the Agency.

To the place of the incident without delay arrived for the rescue group. She started the evacuation of the Marines from the APC. In consequence of 7 people were promptly delivered to the coast. Their health is not in danger. "According to unconfirmed information from saved Marines, 2 military contract service until the last moment wanted to save the driver of the APC, who is locked in the car, in consequence of the jammed hatch. In consequence of 3 military contract service died," added the Ministry of defence.

In the framework of large-scale strategic command and staff exercises "East-2014" airborne assault unit of paratroopers on the large landing ships landed on unequipped coast of Kamchatka, Chukotka, and one of the Kuril Islands. Earlier, President Vladimir Putin entrusted to the Ministry of defense to conduct a surprise audit readiness of the troops of the Eastern military district. As said defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, with September 11, the military units of the input are given in full combat readiness.

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