1 Oct 2014 09:32

Ground Forces Commander: First Arctic brigade almost formed, another one to appear in 2016

MOSCOW. Oct 1 (Interfax-AVN) - A multi-service force is being created to protect Russia's national interests in the Arctic. The combined arms element of the force will incorporate two Arctic motorized infantry brigades, Ground Forces Commander Col. Gen. Oleg Salyukov told reporters on Wednesday.

"A separate [Arctic] motorized infantry brigade has almost been formed in the Murmansk region. The second Arctic brigade will be formed in the Yamal-Nenets autonomous region during the year 2016," Salyukov said.