Over 200 Defense Forces Personnel Practiced Destroying Air Targets at Rutja Beach

An air defense battalion combat firing exercise was conducted at Rutja Beach, with the participation of over 200 Defense Forces personnel and defense league members. The exercise utilized Mistral and Piorun air defense missile systems, anti-aircraft guns, and CV9035 combat vehicles.

An air defense battalion combat firing exercise concluded today at Rutja Beach, where over 200 Defense Forces personnel and defense league members honed their skills. The exercise aimed to practice repelling enemy aircraft using various weapons systems.

The exercise utilized several air defense systems: Mistral and Piorun missile systems, ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns, CV9035 combat vehicles from the Scout Battalion, and Browning heavy machine guns. This is a traditional exercise that the air defense battalion regularly conducts at Rutja Beach.

Such a combat firing exercise is an important part of the Defense Forces training, ensuring that soldiers can operate effectively in real conditions and neutralize enemy aircraft quickly and accurately.