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Russia’s navy on Tuesday commenced an extensive planned exercises across the Arctic and Pacific Oceans, as well as the Baltic and Caspian Seas.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the exercises were pertinent to test the Navy's readiness and capabilities at all operational levels.
Russia boasts the world’s third most powerful navy, with formidable ballistic-missile nuclear submarine fleet, underscoring its strategic maritime strength.
The current drills encompass 20,000 personnel and 300 ships, incorporating over 300 combat exercises. These exercises will focus on the use of anti-aircraft missiles, artillery, anti-submarine weapons, and passive interference techniques.
“Units and formations of the Russian Navy have begun conducting planned exercises in the operational zones of the Northern, Pacific and Baltic Fleets, as well as in the area of responsibility of the Caspian Flotilla,” the defense ministry reported.
"The primary aim of these drills is to evaluate the military authorities’ actions at all levels and to ensure the readiness of the navy’s crews, naval aviation units, and coastal troops to perform their designated tasks.
"The exercises involve approximately 300 surface ships and boats, submarines, and support vessels. Additionally, around 50 aircraft and more than 200 units of military and special equipment are participating in the combat training operations," the defence said.
Russia has conducted numerous military exercises, both independently and in collaboration with other countries such as China and South Africa since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The ongoing drills are part of a broader strategy to enhance Russia’s military capabilities amidst the evolving geopolitical landscape.
Recall that Russia President, Vladimir Putin, had issued a stark warning to the United States.
He stated that if Washington deployed longer-range missiles in Germany, Russia would respond by positioning similar missiles within striking distance of Western targets.
