Vessels of the Russian Northern Fleet have departed for exercises in…
Vessels of the Russian Northern Fleet have departed for exercises in the Barents Sea, where they will work on protecting maritime communications and countering hypothetical enemy naval formations, according to the fleet's press service on Tuesday.
Consensus
- The Russian Northern Fleet conducted military exercises in the Barenz Sea.
- The exercises involved the protection of maritime communications and counteraction against enemy naval groupings.
- The ship strike group included the missile cruiser 'Marshal Ustinov' and the frigate 'Admiral Golovko'.
- Mine-clearing forces from the Kola Flotilla of Mixed Forces ensured safe departure from bases.
- Exercises included protection of coastal infrastructure of Northern Fleet garrisons.
- The exercises involved coordination between naval forces and maritime aviation.
- The 'Bastion' anti-ship missile complex was deployed in a position area on Rybachy Peninsula.
Coverage (2 sources)
- Russian Northern Fleet conducts maneuvers in the Barents Sea — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Northern Fleet conducts maneuvers in the Barents Sea with ships and aircraft — Интерфакс