Russia has called off joint military drills with Pakistan which were to be held from September 24 to October 7 this year.

The Russian move came after the country's foreign affairs ministry condemned the attack on brigade headquarters in Uri.

'We strongly condemn the terrorist attack against an army base in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri in the early hours of September 18, which killed 17 and injured 30 service personnel. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims and wish a rapid recovery to all those injured,' Russian MFA said in a statement.

'Regarding the Pathankot Indian air base attack in January 2016, we are very concerned about the terrorist attacks near the Line of Control. We are also concerned about the fact that, according to New Delhi, the army base near Uri was attacked from Pakistani territory,' the statement read.

'We believe that this criminal act will be investigated properly, and that its organisers and perpetrators will be held accountable. We confirm our continued support for the Indian government's counterterrorism efforts,' the Russian MFA said.