The exercises will cover the operational zones of the Northern, Pacific and Baltic fleets, as well as the Caspian flotilla of the Russian Federation.
Russia begins planned naval exercises involving naval forces and the Caspian flotilla. Crews of ships, naval aviation units and coastal troops of three fleets and the Caspian flotilla – about 20 thousand people – will participate in them. The Russian Ministry of Defense announced this on Tuesday, July 30.
As mentioned in the message, the main purpose of the exercise is to test the readiness of the military command of the Russian Navy at all levels and the crew’s ability to carry out combat missions.
The exercises will cover the operational zones of the Northern, Pacific and Baltic fleets, as well as the Caspian flotilla of the Russian Federation.
About 300 surface ships, submarines, support ships, up to 50 aircraft and more than 200 pieces of military equipment were reportedly involved. In total, more than 20 thousand military and civilian personnel are participating in the maneuvers.
Over the course of several days, ship crews, naval aviation and coastal troops will conduct more than 300 combat exercises with practical use of weapons, including anti-aircraft and artillery firing, placement of passive obstacles, and use of anti-submarine weapons. .
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Source: korrespondent
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