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An armed helicopter fire at the target in Peace Mission 2021 in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)
Around 4,000 soldiers participated the Peace Mission 2021, an anti-terrorism military exercise for eight member states in Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Chinese PLA dispatched around 550 soldiers.
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The participated military weapon fire at the target in Peace Mission 2021 in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)
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The participated military weapon fire at the target in Peace Mission 2021 in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)
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A tank fires at the target in Peace Mission 2021 in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)
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The participated military weapon fire at the target in Peace Mission 2021 in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)
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A fighter operates exercises in Peace Mission 2021 in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)
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Special forces practice landing from helicopters during Peace Mission 2021 military exercise in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)
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Special forces quickly occupy favorable terrains after landing, during Peace Mission 2021 military exercise in Orenburg, southwest Russia, Sept. 23, 2021. (Photo: China News Service/Li Chun)