China-India conflict: Scale of deadly border brawl revealed as new footage released

China-India conflict: Scale of deadly border brawl revealed as new footage released. FOOTAGE has emerged of a massive ramping up of Indian forces and military aircraft on its border with China as President Xi sets about a new military strategy in the region. An increase in military activity by the Indian armed forces in Eastern Ladakh, India comes despite China and India's forces disengaging in the area over August 4-5 after brutal fighting saw 20 soldiers killed last year. Apache, Chinook and Mi-17 fighter helicopters can be seen continuously patrolling the area while tanks, armoured vehicles and soldiers can be seen performing "special operations" around the Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground. The Nyoma ALG, an isolated location airbase at an altitude of 13,500 feet, is located a mere 25km from China so is strategically vital due to its proximity to the Line of Actual Control which separates the two super-powers. Explaining the new footage, WION news agency reporter Priyanka Sharma said the move signals a new strategy from the Indian armed forces to beef up its presence in the region to keep China back. She added how the activity is also a "show of strength" by India to China as Indian forces conduct "special operations" to prove they can operate "effectively" in a contested zone. It also "bridges the gap" between airbases located far from the border with China. Sharma said how the new presence of aircraft and vehicles also "enables quick movement of men and materials in eastern Ladakh.” In the footage, the Indian army can be seen flying low altitude drills in Apache's and other helicopters. While tanks can be seen hurtling along valleys conducting what appears to be attack drills. Indian soldiers can also be seen exiting aircraft and "showcasing" a staged attack as they flex their military capabilities in front of China. The reporter went on to explain how the regiment's operating in the region have adapted military vehicles such as tanks and armoured vehicles so they can operate “more effectively” at higher altitudes.