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Russia wins day 2 of 2018 Tank Biathlon at International Army Games

Teams from Serbia and Iran finished second and third, respectively

ALABINO /Moscow region/, July 29. /TASS/. Russia’s team finished first on the second day of the international Tank Biathlon competition, the press center of the International Army Games 2018 said on Sunday.

"The second day on the international Tank Biathlon competitions of the International Army Games 2018 was held at the Alabino range. Crews from Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Myanmar, Tajikistan, Syria, Belarus, Serbia, Iran and Russia took part. The Russian crew finished first in five laps," the press center said.

Teams from Serbia and Iran finished second and third, respectively.

Teams from China and Azerbaijan came first on the opening day of the 2018 Tank Biathlon on Saturday.

The 2018 Tank Biathlon contest is due to be held between July 28 and August 11 as part of the 4th International Army Games, which opened in Patriot Park near Moscow on Saturday. The Games are being held on 24 training grounds in seven countries in a period from July 28 through August 11. Taking part are 189 teams from 32 world nations. The program includes competitions in 28 disciplines.