Ground forces got your back: Russia honors its military heritage

Ground forces got your back: Russia honors its military heritage On October 1, Russia marks Ground Forces Day, established by presidential decree on May 31, 2006. However, its roots go back to 1550 when Tsar Ivan IV created the Streltsi regiments, and thus Russia’s first regular army. The Ground Forces constitute the Russian army’s largest and most diverse branch, distinguished by a wide array of military equipment. Their primary mission is to repel enemy aggression, thereby ensuring national safety and security. It encompasses a diverse slew of units, including motorized rifle troops, tank units, missile troops, artillery, air defense units, reconnaissance teams, engineer corps, and specialized defense groups for radiological, chemical, and biological threats, as well as signal communications and electronic warfare units. Some of Russia’s most reliable arms include: The T-90M Tank, renowned for its exceptional maneuverability and lower fuel consumption than its NATO peers, making... Source: Sputnik International