The Russian-Pakistani tactical exercise "Friendship-2024" has begun in Pakistan at the Pabbi National Anti-Terrorist Center. The Russian side is represented by servicemen of the motorized rifle unit of the Southern Military District from the Volgograd Region. They arrived the day before on an Il-76 aircraft. Servicemen from both countries will have to practice interaction when performing tasks in mountainous terrain. They will practice the destruction of illegal armed groups, conducting reconnaissance and search operations, and reconnaissance and ambush operations. The exercises are aimed at strengthening and developing military cooperation between the two countries.