FSO to Conduct Annual Exercises in Moscow Oct 21-23
From October 21 to 23, 2026, Moscow will host the planned annual tactical-special exercises of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.
Consensus
- The FSO will conduct annual tactical-special exercises in Moscow.
- The exercises will take place from October 21 to 23.
- Key locations include the Government House, the Presidential Administration complex, the State Duma, and the Council of Federation.
- The exercises will involve law enforcement and emergency services.
- Practical issues related to official duties will be practiced.
- No restrictions on civilian movement or vehicle traffic are planned.
Points of divergence
- The President of Russia increased the maximum staffing level of the central FSO apparatus from 785 to 812 people on August 31. — vedomosti
- In 2024, the FSO had 775 employees. — vedomosti
- Last year's exercises were held from October 27 to 30 in central Moscow. — vedomosti
Coverage (5 sources)
- FSO will conduct exercises in the center of Moscow this week — Коммерсантъ
- In Moscow will take place annual exercises of the FSO — Ведомости
- FSO announced planned exercises in the center of Moscow — Вести
- Annual exercises of the FSB will be held in Moscow from October 21 to 23. — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Federal Security Service will conduct exercises in Moscow from October 21-23 — Интерфакс