17 armed forces take part in Russia military contest

Updated: 2015-08-05 07:44

By Cao Yin(China Daily)

Members of the Chinese Ministry of Defense team during the tank biathlon championship held as part of the 2015 International Army Games at the Alyabino firing range near Moscow, Russia, Aug 3, 2015. [Photo/CFP]

Members of the armed forces of 17 countries are in Russia for an international military competition, showing off their military skills and armaments, according to Chinese military media.

The 15-day competition, which involves about 2,000 service members from countries including China, Russia and Belarus, started on Saturday, according to a report on 81.cn.