In the Western military district in 2016 formed more than 70 military units, said the head of the defense Ministry Sergei Shoigu.

according to his statement, the situation in the Western strategic direction requires continuous improvement of combat troops and their placement.

As said the head of the Ministry, for the placement of new military units create the necessary infrastructure. So, before the end of the year is expected to introduce the use of more than 350 objects. Modernizirovanniy weapons

Shoigu also told that troops of the district have put about five thousand units of new and modernized weapons and equipment, which increased the equipment with modern weaponry from 39 to 54 %.

"Organized more than 300 information and propaganda actions" Military service under the contract
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