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Russian Navy in largest ever drills off Syrian coast, special forces participate
Russian Special Forces conduct drills in eastern Mediterranean[AlMasdar] Russian special forces took part in drills in the Mediterranean Sea, as seen in footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence on Thursday. The exercise took place at an undisclosed location. The Russian МоD reports that the troops practiced counter-measures against saboteurs and pirates, as well as the landing of marines, and rescuing hostages. Units also participated in coastal facilities defence drills. Russian Navy completes largest drills ever off Syrian coast [AlMasdar] The Russian Ministry of Defense released footage from Russian Navy and Russian Aerospace Forces joined exercises in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday. The Marshal Ustinov cruiser and Admiral Makarov frigate are taking part along with other ships from the Northern, Baltic and Black Sea fleets, as well as the Caspian flotilla and Russian Aerospace Forces. A total of 26 ships, two submarines and 34 aircraft are involved. The exercises began on 1 September and will run until Saturday. Posted by: trailing wife 2018-09-08 |
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