Russian troops in the course of their exercises work out methods of capturing and retaining cities, as well as the formation of shock groups to encircle enemy forces, said NSDC Secretary Alexander Turchinov.

"Only during March-April this year in the Western Military District of Russia a number of command and staff exercises with the involvement of up to 45,000 troops. The tactical methods of capturing and retaining cities, the formation of shock groups for the encirclement of enemy forces have been worked out ", - quotes" Liga.

Net "Turchinov's statement at the presentation of the program" Strategic Leadership: Security and Defense Sector of Ukraine ".

According to the Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, in order to transport troops over long distances, the Russian Ministry of Transport and the company "Russian Railways" additionally purchase 300 thousand universal wagons.

In addition, according to President Putin's decree, the number of servicemen of the RF Armed Forces will be increased from 1 July to almost 1.9 million people.