Russian Military Districts in the Arctic
Russian territory is divided into five military districts—four regular districts and one special district for the Northern Fleet military command—used for Russia’s major strategic exercises.
As of January 1st, 2021, the Northern Fleet HQ will be elevated to a full co-equal military district, and take on a new designation as the Northern Fleet military district.
As of January 1st, 2021, the Northern Fleet HQ will be elevated to a full co-equal military district, and take on a new designation as the Northern Fleet military district.
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