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The active phase of the CSTO “Interaction-2026”, “Search-2026” and “Echelon-2026” exercises has concluded in the Russian Federation
03.10.2026
Today, the active phase of the command-and-staff exercise with the Collective Operational Reaction Forces (CORF) of the CSTO “Interaction-2026” and the special exercises “Search-2026” and “Echelon-2026” concluded in the Russian Federation.
The coordinated actions of all components of the CSTO Collective Operational Reaction Forces were demonstrated at the Chebarkulsky training range during a joint operation to localize a cross-border armed conflict.
As part of the active phase of the exercise, the CSTO CORF practiced reconnaissance, gaining fire superiority, destroying forward positions, and blocking and defeating the adversary in a populated area.
At the next stage, the forces practiced blocking and destroying the adversary's advancing reserves, searching for and destroying scattered adversary forces in a forest belt, and restoring border control.
At the final stage, CORF units practiced tasks related to eliminating the consequences of emergencies arising during combat operations.
The exercises featured extensive use of various types of UAVs and robotic systems, as well as the practice of troops' practical actions taking into account the experience of the special military operation.
The final stage and the ceremonial closing of the exercises were attended by CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov, CSTO Joint Staff Chief Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov, representative of the Central Military District command Lieutenant General Alexander Mashyanov, and senior representatives of the military contingents of the CSTO member states.
Speaking at the ceremony, CSTO Secretary General Talatbek Masadykov said, in particular: “The military and political situation in the CSTO area of responsibility is becoming increasingly tense, zones of instability are expanding, and the potential for conflict in border regions is increasing. Amid growing security challenges and threats, the leaders of our states are paying the closest attention to increasing the combat potential of the CSTO Collective Forces and improving the command and control system.”
Talatbek Masadykov noted that during the exercises, the command, formations and units of the Collective Operational Reaction Forces were formed and their interoperability enhanced; issues related to planning a joint CORF operation, command and control, interaction, including with units of the Border Guard Service of the Federal Security Service of Russia, and comprehensive support for the national contingents were practiced.
“All training and combat tasks were completed in full. The commanders and staffs demonstrated a high level of practical skills and proficiency in controlling units and subunits in cooperation with special forces formations, while the personnel of the national contingents demonstrated a high level of professionalism and combat proficiency,” Talatbek Masadykov said.
He thanked the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and the Command of the Central Military District for the high-quality preparation of the exercises, which were conducted at the highest level and with a high degree of effectiveness. He also expressed his appreciation to the leadership of the Chelyabinsk Region and all representatives of the CSTO member states who came to the exercises and took an active part in their preparation and conduct.
The CSTO Secretary General congratulated all exercise participants on the successful completion of the exercises, wished them a safe return to their permanent bases and further success in improving their military proficiency.
The CSTO exercises at the Chebarkulsky training range involved contingents of the CSTO Troops (Collective Forces) from the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tajikistan. They included military contingents; special forces formations drawn from special units of internal affairs bodies (police), security agencies and special services, authorized bodies responsible for preventing and responding to emergencies; as well as operational groups from the CSTO Joint Staff and Secretariat. In total, approximately 2,000 servicemen and 350 items of weapons and military and special equipment were involved.
CSTO Joint Exercise Press Center
Russian Federation, Chebarkulsky training range
