The aim is to protect the Northern Sea Route, which runs through the Russian Arctic. Due to sanctions, this route is currently used to transport Russian oil and gas to China
The Russian Defense Ministry announced that the Russian army is conducting military maneuvers in the Chukotka and Bering Seas off Alaska.
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They join in about ten thousand soldiers and more than fifty units of ships, submarines, aircraft and helicopters.
In the 2023 final Tests are also being carried out with the Bal and Bastion coastal defense systems and armored vehicles are being deployed.
According to the statement, the aim is to protect the northern sea route, which runs through the Russian Arctic. Due to sanctions, this route is currently used to transport Russian oil and gas to China.
Moscow is preparing again several additional nuclear icebreakers to make navigation easier.