The Russian Northern Fleet Conducts Multi-Service Exercises in the Barents Sea
On August 3, Xinhua News Agency reported from St. Petersburg (Reporter Chen Chang) that the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the Northern Fleet recently launched multiple missiles during a multi-service military exercise in the Barents Sea, destroying maritime targets.
The report stated that the frigate "Admiral Golovko" and the cruiser "Marshal Ustinov" formed a naval strike group during the exercise, which also utilized the "Bastion" missile system. Additionally, Tu-142 anti-submarine aircraft, MiG-29K carrier-based fighter jets, and Il-78 refueling aircraft participated in the exercise.
During the exercise, the frigate "Admiral Golovko" launched "Kalibr" cruise missiles at multiple hypothetical enemy targets, the cruiser "Marshal Ustinov" launched "Vulkan" cruise missiles, and the submarine "Oryol" launched "Granite" cruise missiles from underwater. All hypothetical targets were destroyed.
The Russian Northern Fleet conducted multi-service military exercises in the Barents Sea on August 3, 2023, launching multiple missiles that successfully destroyed maritime targets. The Gorshkov-class frigate and Ustinov-class cruiser formed a naval strike group, utilizing the Kalibr missile system. Additionally, Tu-142 anti-submarine aircraft, MiG-29K carrier-based fighters, and Il-78 tankers participated in the exercise, which targeted multiple simulated enemy positions.
- Russian Northern Fleet conducted multi-service military exercises in the Barents Sea.
- Multiple missiles were launched, destroying maritime targets.
- The Gorshkov-class frigate and Ustinov-class cruiser formed a naval strike group.
- The exercise involved the use of Kalibr and Granite cruise missiles.
- Various aircraft, including Tu-142 and MiG-29K, participated in the exercise.