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China, Russia, Mongolia Conduct Joint Border Defense Drills
China, Russia, and Mongolia conducted joint border defense drills in early September 2026, as announced by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense and reported by TASS. The exercises were aimed at countering identification and destructive activities in border regions. The drills marked a coordinated military effort among the three nations.
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced the joint military exercise with Russia and Mongolia, stating it was intended to counter identification and destructive activities in border areas. The exercise was confirmed by TASS, which reported that the drills, named Border Defense Cooperation 2026, were set for early September. The exact locations of the drills were not specified, but they were conducted in the border areas shared by the three countries.
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StateTASSSep 1, 06:09 PM
China, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 drills in early September - tass.comChina, Russia, Mongolia to hold Border Defense Cooperation 2026 drills in early September tass.com
WireMehr News AgencySep 1, 05:34 PM
Joint Military Exercise Between China, Russia, and MongoliaThe Chinese Ministry of National Defense announced in a statement the conduct of a joint military exercise with Russia and Mongolia, aimed at countering identification and destructive activities in border areas.