So-called South Ossetian "armed forces" brought into combat mode due to planned exercises

The so-called South Ossetian "armed forces" military command and control bodies have been brought into combat mode for training purposes, “Sputnik-Ossetia" agency has reported.

Reportedly, the so-called de facto regime's defense minister lieutenant general Ibragim Gaseev issued the relevant order.

The units and services will be deployed on the battlefield, where they will "perform combat-training tasks".