Russia and China will deploy ships to the Baltic

Here will be deployed dozens of ships and aircraft.

Russian and Chinese Navy are going to hold joint military exercises “Sea interaction – 2017” in the Baltic sea from 21 to 28 July.

The Russian defense Ministry reported that the main purpose of the exercise will be the development of counter threats at sea.

“From 21 to 28 July in the waters of the Baltic sea will be the first stage of bilateral Russian-Chinese naval exercises “Sea interaction – 2017″. It will involve about ten ships of various classes, more than ten aircraft and helicopters from the Navy of Russia and naval forces of the people’s liberation army of China. The main objectives of the exercises are: improving the efficiency of interaction between the two navies to combat threats to Maritime security, working out the coherence of actions of crews of the Russian and Chinese warships, strengthening of friendship and cooperation between the Russian Navy and PLA Navy,” – said in the message.

It is noted that on 21 July the ships will sail to the Baltic, and since the 24th will begin the active phase of Russian-Chinese maneuvers in the Baltic sea. Training will be held at the joint organization of anti-submarine, anti-aircraft and anti-ship defense.

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