BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese troops that arrived in Russia in mid-September to participate in the Kavkaz-2020 strategic military drills are ready for their live-fire exercise slated for Friday, a military spokesperson said Thursday.

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The Kavkaz-2020 drills that began on Sept. 21 will continue until Sept. 26.

The live-fire exercise will be conducted at the Kapustin Yar range in Russia's Astrakhan Region, Tan Kefei, the spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, told at a press conference.

The Kavkaz-2020 drills have enhanced the capability of armed forces of multiple countries to jointly respond to security challenges and maintain regional peace and stability, further deepening the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, said Tan.