The Russian Pacific Fleet conducts anti-submarine exercises in the Sea of Japan and other waters.

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency Vladivostok, August 25 (Reporter Sun Ping) According to a report by RIA Novosti on the 25th, the Russian Pacific Fleet conducted a search simulation of enemy submarines in the Sea of Japan and other waters.

RIA Novosti cited information from the press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet, stating that the Pacific Fleet's Tu-142 anti-submarine patrol aircraft took off from an airport in the Primorsky Krai of Russia, carrying out anti-submarine flight missions in the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, the straits of the Kuril Islands, and adjacent Pacific waters, searching for simulated enemy submarines and striking them. The flight lasted approximately 5 hours.

Since the 4th, the Russian Pacific Fleet has been conducting large-scale military exercises in the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the northwestern Pacific waters. Approximately 60 surface ships, submarines, and support vessels, around 30 aircraft, helicopters, and drones, as well as over 13,000 military personnel are participating in the exercises.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS, East Asia & Pacific
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Force Movement
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
approximately 13,000 military personnel, 60 surface ships, submarines, support vessels, and 30 aircraft, helicopters, and drones
Activity
conducting anti-submarine exercises and simulating attacks on enemy submarines
Location
Sea of Japan · Sea of Okhotsk · Kuril Islands
Unit
Russian Pacific Fleet
Time
August 25, 2023
Equipment
Tu-142 anti-submarine patrol aircraft
Summary

The Russian Pacific Fleet conducted anti-submarine exercises in the Sea of Japan on August 25, 2023, simulating attacks on enemy submarines. Approximately 60 naval vessels and 30 aircraft participated in the operation, which lasted about 5 hours. The exercises are part of larger military drills that began on August 4, involving significant military assets in the region.

Key Facts
  • Russian Pacific Fleet conducted anti-submarine exercises in the Sea of Japan and surrounding waters.
  • Approximately 60 naval vessels and 30 aircraft participated in the exercises.
  • The exercises included simulating attacks on enemy submarines.
  • The operation lasted about 5 hours and involved Tu-142 aircraft.
  • The exercises are part of larger military drills ongoing since August 4.