Through Fire and Sand: Russia Takes Gold in the International Tank Biathlon Aug 14, 2017 - 10:16 am The international competition "Tank Biathlon” has been held annually since 2014 at the Alabino military training ground in the Moscow region. Sergei Bobylev/TASS Teams from 19 countries took part this year including Venezuela, Armenia and India. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Each team consists of a chief, four tank crews, a two-man coaching group and technical support. Sergei Bobylev/TASS "Tank Biathlon” is a two-stage competition: an individual tank race and the relay. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The races consist of three firing rounds, including destroying another tank, shooting down a helicopter and hitting targets with machine guns. Sergei Bobylev/TASS The results are determined by speed, distance covered and any penalties incurred. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Russia won the final race in a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Kazakhstan came in second place followed by China. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The closing ceremony of the "2017 International Army Games" featured a fireworks display. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The 2017 International Army Games' "Tank Biathlon" was held from July 29 to Aug. 12 in Moscow's Alabino region. More image galleries under water In Photos: Orenburg Flooding Peaks as 'Colossal' Waters Rise in Neighboring Regions As of Monday, around 40,000 homes in 193 Russian cities and towns have been submerged, while tens of thousands of people have been evacuated. 1 Min read hybrid invasion In Photos: 10 Years Ago, the War in Donbas Began Shortly after the annexation of Crimea, a group of fighters led by Russian military commander Igor Girkin joined pro-Russian separatist forces in the Donetsk... 1 Min read UZARA BAYRAM In Photos: 180K Muslims Celebrate End of Ramadan in Moscow The festival of Eid Al-Fitr, or “Uraza Bayram,” marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Islam. 1 Min read natural disaster In Photos: Russia's Orenburg Region Hit With Worst Flooding in Decades The Ural River overran its banks over the weekend in the town of Orsk, leaving the city submerged in water and forcing thousands from their homes. 1 Min read
Through Fire and Sand: Russia Takes Gold in the International Tank Biathlon Aug 14, 2017 - 10:16 am The international competition "Tank Biathlon” has been held annually since 2014 at the Alabino military training ground in the Moscow region. Sergei Bobylev/TASS Teams from 19 countries took part this year including Venezuela, Armenia and India. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Each team consists of a chief, four tank crews, a two-man coaching group and technical support. Sergei Bobylev/TASS "Tank Biathlon” is a two-stage competition: an individual tank race and the relay. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The races consist of three firing rounds, including destroying another tank, shooting down a helicopter and hitting targets with machine guns. Sergei Bobylev/TASS The results are determined by speed, distance covered and any penalties incurred. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency Russia won the final race in a total time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Kazakhstan came in second place followed by China. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The closing ceremony of the "2017 International Army Games" featured a fireworks display. Lubimov Andrei / Moskva News Agency The 2017 International Army Games' "Tank Biathlon" was held from July 29 to Aug. 12 in Moscow's Alabino region.
