- Title: Tank biathlon games open in Russia
- Date: 30th July 2016
- Summary: MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA (JULY 30, 2016) (REUTERS) TANK DRIVING THROUGH ASSAULT COURSE TANK DRIVING TANK SHOOTING VARIOUS OF JUDGES WATCHING TANK DRIVING TANK SHOOTING TARGETS, SMOKE RISING VARIOUS OF TANK DRIVING THROUGH ASSAULT COURSE PEOPLE WATCHING TANK SHOOTING VARIOUS OF TANKS PLUNGING IN WATER AND DRIVING UPHILL MONITORS NEAR TRACK TANK DRIVING OUT OF WATER POOL TANK D
- Embargoed: 14th August 2016 17:24
- Keywords: Russia tank biathlon tanks contest
- Location: MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA
- City: MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA
- Country: Russia
- Topics: Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA0014SVNZVD
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: The Russian army held a 'tank biathlon' competition on Saturday (July 30) in Russia's Moscow region.
Tank biathlon is a military discipline invented by Russia's Defence Ministry to hone the skills of tank crews.
This year, 21 teams from 19 different countries including China, Serbia, Kuwait, India, Venezuela, African and CIS states, are taking part.
Competitions will be held at various locations around Russia and Kazakhstan until August 13. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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