Russia, China Simulate Attack on Enemy Submarine in Sea of Japan Drills
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION, AUG 6 – The patrols follow a week of joint drills featuring live-fire and anti-submarine missions to enhance military coordination amid regional security concerns, officials said.
- On Wednesday, Interfax reported that Russian Navy and PLA Navy ships will form a joint patrol task group in the Asia-Pacific region after recent exercises in the Sea of Japan.
- According to Interfax, Valery Gerasimov said Russia and China use regular exercises under their 'no-limits' partnership to rehearse coordination and respond to US military build-up in the region.
- During the final phase, Admiral Tributs and Gromky, along with Chinese destroyers Shaoxing and Urumqi, carried out live-fire drills in the Sea of Japan, Interfax reported.
- Meanwhile, the patrols, according to the Global Times, showcase capabilities and aim to safeguard regional peace and stability, with Russia’s Pacific Fleet describing the drills as defensive.
- Expanding beyond drills, China and Russia have begun joint patrols in the Western Pacific near Vladivostok after five days of war games, signaling fleet modernisation into a 'blue water' force.
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