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Within the framework of combat training sessions with personnel of the peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno Karabakh, medical training sessions were held on the basis of a special purpose medical unit, Russian Defense Ministry reported. 

About 30 sanitary instructors of observation posts have practiced methods of stopping various bleeding, applying bandages, tourniquets and splints for injuries and fractures, as well as the procedure for providing emergency resuscitation care.

During the training, the servicemen were shown the actions of loading and unloading the wounded using improvised means and overhead systems to evacuate victims from military equipment and hard-to-reach areas, the source said.     

Combat training sessions with the peacekeeping contingent are held regularly and are aimed at constantly improving the level of professional training of military personnel, improving the acquired skills, as well as maintaining the established requirements for the combat capability of units.