Published:
December 22, 2022 1:18 pm GMT
Sailors from both countries practiced coordinated tactical maneuvers and conducted a communications drill.
The Russian and Chinese navies conduct coordination exercises in the South China Sea as part of the ‘Naval Interaction 2022’ exercises, which take place in the area from December 21 to 27, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday, releasing a video of the boats.
“The day before, warship groups of the Russian Pacific Fleet and naval forces of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army met in the waters of the South China Sea south of Jeju Island,” the statement read. ‘institution.
After their meeting, the Russian and Chinese sailors practiced joint tactical maneuvers and conducted a communications exercise. Russian Ka-27 anti-submarine helicopters also practiced their missions by flying over the sea.
The Russian Navy is represented by the Variag missile cruiser, the flagship of the Pacific Fleet, the Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate and two project 20380 guided missile corvettes.
Meanwhile, the Chinese naval group involves two destroyers and two frigates, as well as a logistics support vessel and a diesel-electric submarine.
