Friday, January 21, 2022

Russia To Hold Massive Naval Drills In Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic And The Mediterranean

Over 140 warships, 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment and about 10,000 troops will be involved in the exercises. mil.ru  

NDTV/AFP: Russia To Hold Naval Drills In Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic And Mediterranean 

The war games will involve "more than 140 warships and support vessels, more than 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment, and about 10,000 servicemen.

" Russia announced Thursday it will hold huge naval drills in the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific and Mediterranean this month and February, at a time of heightened tensions with Western nations. 

The war games will involve "more than 140 warships and support vessels, more than 60 aircraft, 1,000 pieces of military equipment, and about 10,000 servicemen," the defence ministry said in a statement carried by Russian news agencies. 

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WNU Editor: I would also add the Black Sea to the list on places where the Russian Navy will be conducting these exercises. 

 Russia To Hold Major Naval Drills In Atlantic, Pacific, Arctic And The Mediterranean  

Russian Navy to hold exercises in all zones of responsibility Jan-Feb -- TASS  

Russian Navy to Stage Massive Drills as Tensions Flare With West -- Moscow Times  

Russia announces sweeping naval drills amid Ukraine tensions -- AP  

Russia to hold major navy drills involving all its fleets -- Reuters

1 comment:

Jac said...

That's too much for being credible. Drills of this size means preparation for a major war. I don't think Russia is risking something like that.