The joint Russian-Pakistani exercises of the army's special forces began in the Krasnodar region in southwestern Russia on Tuesday, the Russian Southern Military Service said.

A statement issued by the department's leadership stated that the soldiers of the two countries will be trained to coordinate between the two parties when carrying out a wide range of tasks, especially during the storming of towns and facilities seized by armed men, in addition to training in combat in the conditions of the city.

The statement indicated that the exercises under the title "Friendship 2021" will take place until October 9, with the participation of about 100 soldiers from each side.