Russian and Chinese naval forces conducted joint exercises named… (корабль · совместный · учение)
Russian and Chinese naval forces conducted joint exercises named 'Maritime Interaction-2026' in the Yellow Sea from July 6–13, 2026, following which they began a joint patrol mission in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR). The drills included simulated defense against drone attacks, coordinated maneuvers, anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, and rescue operations.
Consensus
- Russian and Chinese naval forces conducted joint exercises named 'Maritime Interaction-2026' in the Yellow Sea from July 6–13, 2026.
- The exercises included simulated defense against drone attacks using artillery, machine guns, and electronic warfare systems.
- Joint maneuvers, anti-submarine operations, anti-surface warfare, and rescue missions were conducted during the drills.
- After the exercises concluded, a joint Russian-Chinese naval patrol was initiated in the Asia-Pacific Region (APR).
- The participating Russian vessels included the cruiser 'Varyag', corvette 'Reshchy', diesel-electric submarine 'Ufa', and salvage vessel 'Igor Belousov'.
- The participating Chinese vessels included destroyers 'Anshan' and 'Kaiyin', frigate 'Wuhu', diesel-electric submarine of the 'Yuan' class, supply ship 'Kekexilihu', and rescue vessel 'Yangchenghu'.
Points of divergence
- The joint patrol began immediately after the closing ceremony of the exercises on July 14, 2026, in the Yellow Sea. — interfax
- Part of the personnel from both sides will proceed to a designated area in the Pacific Ocean for joint maritime patrol after the exercises concluded. — kommersant
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian and Chinese ships begin joint patrols in the Asia-Pacific region — Интерфакс
- Russian and Chinese navies repel drone attack during Yellow Sea exercises — Коммерсантъ
- Russian and Chinese ships conducted joint firing exercises in the Yellow Sea — Интерфакс