adminCAIRO. — The main branches of the Egyptian Armed Forces yesterday carried out the “Hasm 2020” manoeuvre on the Western strategic direction, including a training for the Air Force to face mercenaries of irregular armies and target their hotbeds, Tamer Al-Refaei, the military spokesman said in a statement.
Defence Minister Mohamed Zaki and Chief-of-staff of the Army Mohamed Farid attended the training.
The manoeuvre has continued for many days.
During the training, a number of helicopters have raided and destroyed a hideout housing a number of mercenaries.
Also, under the cover of artillery fire, acts of warfare have been carried out within the framework of the manoeuvre.
Also, live ammunition was fired by military tanks. — Egypt Today.
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