Russian officials say the military is beginning exercises Monday in the central and western regions of the country, which would include the Ukraine border region.
The officials say the drills involving more than 100 fighter jets and helicopters will last through Friday.
While the announcement did not mention Ukraine, the military exercises could increase tensions in the already volatile region.
On Sunday, deadly clashes between Ukrainian forces and pro-Russian separatists continued as investigators searched the site of a plane crash for a third day.
Local officials in Donetsk say six people were killed there in shelling between the two sides. Reuters news agency says …read more
Source: Voice of America
