Russia intends to use more ships than NATO, as well as planes and helicopters, in exercises.
The Russian Baltic Fleet began training against the backdrop of NATO exercises in the Baltic Sea. This was announced on Thursday, June 9, by RosSMI in connection with the fleet message.
It was noted that approximately 60 surface warships, boats and support vessels, more than 40 aircraft and helicopters, as well as up to 2,000 pieces of weapons, military and special equipment were involved in the exercises.
“In accordance with the training plan for the forces (troops) of the Baltic Fleet (BF) for 2022, an operational exercise with fleet groups has begun in the Baltic Sea and in combat training ranges in the Kaliningrad region under the leadership of the commander of the Baltic Fleet, Vice Admiral Viktor Liina, ”the report said. Russian fleet.
The trainings will last until June 19.
A few days earlier, it was reported that NATO was beginning a large-scale Baltops-2022 exercise off the coast of Sweden. This includes 45 warships, 7,000 military personnel, 75 aircraft and helicopters.
Recall that in early June, NATO air forces conducted exercises in Poland and the Baltic countries. The maneuvers, called Ramstein Legacy 2022, involve military aircraft, as well as short-range air defense systems.
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