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Final rehearsal of SCO´s anti-terror drill wraps up

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Source: CCTV.com | 08-15-2007 11:13

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Russian battleplans attend the 2nd phase of "Peace Mission 2007" anti-terror drill in the Chebarkul range near Chelyabinsk of Russia, August 13, 2007. The 2nd phase exercise, started from Aug. 11, will last till 17 and cover the whole range of anti-terrorism battles, such as to make strategic determination, institute battle plan, organize operational preparation and conduct anti-terror activities. (Xinhua/Li Gang)

The final rehearsal of the active phase of the group's anti-terror drill has wrapped up. The two-hour rehearsal was carried out Monday at a military base near the Russian Ural Mountains city of Chelyabinsk.

More than 4,000 servicemen took part from five member states China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikstan.

Military observers say the exercise and the training sessions were satisfactory and that all tactical tasks went extremely well. The joint anti-terror drill will last till Friday.

Commanders discuss the tactic during the 2nd phase of "Peace Mission 2007" anti-terror drill in the Chebarkul range near Chelyabinsk of Russia, August 13, 2007. The 2nd phase exercise, started from Aug. 11, will last till 17 and cover the whole range of anti-terrorism battles, such as to make strategic determination, institute battle plan, organize operational preparation and conduct anti-terror activities. (Xinhua/Li Gang)