The 2015 International Army Games have kicked off Saturday in Moscow.

The Minister of Defence of Russia, Sergey Shoygu, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the event.

“We will witness an intense battle,” the minister specifically stated.

The army games will be conducted in various regions of Russia, reported Interfax news agency.

A total of 57 teams from 17 countries will take part in the event.

Team Armenia will compete in the Tank Battalion contest.

The 2015 International Army Games will come to an end on August 15.