Divisions of operative-tactical missile complex "Iskander" of Russian Southern Military District missile units carried out electronic launches. Command posts, military equipment columns of conditional enemy and manpower were identified and destroyed in the mountains. Reconnaissance units of Russian military base dislocated in Tskhinvali Region ensured exact coordinates transfer using unmanned aerial vehicles.

Combat shootings were carried out at 30 military polygons of the district, including those in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region. More than 3000 servicemen and up to 200 units of armaments and military equipment were involved in the exercises.