Putin’s motorcade escorted by helicopter in Chelyabinsk
A military helicopter escorted Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s motorcade during his visit to Chelyabinsk Oblast for military drills, Russian outlets Agenstvo.Novosti and Sirena reported on Oct. 2.
On October 2, military helicopters escorted Russian President Vladimir Putin's motorcade as he toured Chelyabinsk Oblast for military drills, according to Russian news outlets Agenstvo.Novosti and Sirena. Federal highways in the region were closed due to the visit, resulting in lengthy traffic jams that spanned up to 6 kilometers in certain areas.
Traffic restrictions were in place for three days, ostensibly due to "road network work." Local media reported traffic jams that were nearly complete paralyzation, with trucks parked alongside the roadside.
A witness captured video footage of a military helicopter flying at low altitude above Putin's convoy, and an ambulance was also present among the 16 vehicles included in the procession. Russian military participation in the Center-2026 exercises, which took place at 11 training grounds and in the Caspian Sea, amounted to over 47,000 troops, a significant decrease from previous exercises.
Center-2019 saw about 128,000 participants, while Center-2015 had around 95,000 attendees. On the same day, Bloomberg reported that Moscow was preparing for an extended conflict with Ukraine, planning substantial military spending and abandoning reduction plans.
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