China and Russia began joint naval exercises

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Китай и РФ начали совместные военно-морские ученияNaval exercises began in the South China sea.

Russia and China began joint military exercises in the waters of the South China sea.

The exercises will be held from 12 to 19 September.

“The teachings involved with both sides of the 18 ships and support vessels, 21 units of aircraft, more than 250 soldiers Marines and 15 units of military equipment,” – said the representative of the defense Ministry for the Navy Igor Dygalo.

According to him, the main objectives of the exercise – capacity building for the two navies to jointly counteract threats to Maritime security.

“The exercise will be worked out joint operations at sea, including the protection of the marine communications, search and rescue of vessels in distress” – said the representative of the Russian fleet.

The plans to hold joint exercises became known yesterday. It was reported that it will be the largest joint naval exercises of China and Russia.

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