The participation of China and India attracted the attention of the West.
Military exercises have begun in the Russian Federation East-2022″, in which more than 50 thousand military personnel and more than five thousand units of weapons and equipment participate. 140 aircraft, as well as 60 warships, boats and support vessels are involved in the maneuvers. The training will last until September 7, DW reports.
The Ministry of Defense of Russia announced the “rehearsal of defensive and offensive actions” at seven training grounds of the Eastern Military District, as well as in the waters and coastal zones of the Seas of Okhotsk and Sea of Japan.
It is reported that ships of the Pacific Fleet have already begun maneuvers at sea .
India and China participate in military exercises. In particular, in the Sea of Japan, the groups of forces of the Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy will conduct maneuvers regarding the defense of maritime communications and areas of maritime economic activity.
Also, during the exercises, defeats of enemy ship groups and amphibious forces in the Far East will be rehearsed. island zone and near Kamchatka, missile and artillery firing is planned.
The participation of China and India attracted the attention of the West. In addition, experts from the countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as well as other countries, including Azerbaijan, Belarus, India, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, and Tajikistan, observe the military exercises.
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