From our correspondent in Moscow,
The Russian Pacific Fleet had already demonstrated its capabilities last September. It was the time of military maneuvers. “Vostok 2022” was maintained in the middle of the Ukraine conflict. The same Pacific Fleet based in Vladivostok is being trained.
The order was given by President Vladimir Putin, his defense minister said. Troops must practice in “near and far” sea areas.
Last September, the exercises took place in areas near Japan. “defensive drills”, was what the Russian army said at the time, and this time the description refers to the same type of exercises. According to the defense minister, it is about “training to defend against massive air raids”, “search for and destruction of submarines” and “firing torpedoes, cannons and rockets”.
In short, maybe a surprise workout, but “routine,” said the Kremlin. According to their spokesman, “the practice of unannounced inspections has become common in recent years.”
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