Chinese, Russian Militaries Hold Drills in Northwest China

Russian helicopters launch rockets during a join military exercises gathering China, Russia and other countries at the Kapustin Yar range in Astrakhan region, Southern Russia, on Sept. 25, 2020. DIMITAR DILKOFF/AFP via Getty Images

China and Russia are engaging in joint military exercises in northwestern China in a sign of growing military ties between Moscow and Beijing.

The exercises involving ground troops and combat aircraft will continue through to Aug. 13 in the Ningxia Region.