Russia rehearses invasion and occupation of Central Asian country during military exercises — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-rehearses-invasion-and-occupation-of-central-asian-country-during-military-exercisesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Russia Simulates Invasion and Occupation of Central Asian Nation in Drillshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-rehearses-invasion-and-occupation-of-central-asian-country-during-military-exerciseshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-rehearses-invasion-and-occupation-of-central-asian-country-during-military-exercises#u104256Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:56:51 +0000Russia conducted military exercises in Central Asia that simulated an offensive and the establishment of a security zone. These drills, identified as Center-2026 or Tsentr-2026, involved the deployment of Chinese People's Liberation Army troops who utilized unmanned systems and 99A tanks. President Vladimir Putin observed the maneuvers in the Urals, which included forces from China and other nations. The exercises focused on simulating the invasion and occupation of a Central Asian country to test modern warfare lessons.Why it mattersRussia shares land borders with fourteen countries and