Moscow: The Russian military wrapped up large-scale exercises in the Pacific Ocean, according to an official statement. During the week-long drills, more than 300 combat exercises were conducted, 170 of which involved the practical use of weapons, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday in a statement.
The sailors practiced searching submarines, firing artillery and striking targets with high-precision sea-based weapons, Xinhua news agency reported. More than 40 warships and support vessels as well as about 20 aircraft of the Russian Pacific Fleet participated in the exercises.—IANS