Bishkek, Aug. 25, 2026. /Kabar/. The "Challenge" competition for special forces units began on August 24 at the Sverdlovsky training ground in Yekaterinburg.
According to the Ministry of Defense, approximately 40 teams representing Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and India are participating in the competition.
During the competition, participants will demonstrate their professional training, physical endurance, teamwork, and ability to work effectively in challenging, dynamic conditions.
The competition program includes practical exercises such as hostage rescue, detention, obstacle course management, evacuation, ambush planning, assault, dueling, and tower work.