28 countries take part in Russia’s Army Games

Participants from 28 countries are competing in Russia’s Army Games.

Participants from 28 countries are competing in Russia’s Army Games.

Events include a tank biathlon, an air force target shooting, and even an army canteen cook-off.

The games serve as a major PR exercise for the Russian military and government.

Al Jazeera’s Rory Challands reports from Crimea.