China-Russia naval fleets prepare for combat
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Fleets and submarines are preparing for real combat scenarios, as joint naval drills between China and Russia entered their third day near the Russian Far Eastern port of Vladivostok.
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The destroyer Shenyang and comprehensive supply ship Hongze Lake are seen during Sino-Russian joint naval drills held in the sea of Japan, July 4, 2013. Chinese and Russian armed forces will take part in the Joint Sea-2013 drill in Peter the Great Bay from July 5 to July 12, and a joint anti-terrorism drill, Peace Mission-2013, will be held in Russia's Chelyabinsk from July 27 to August 15. [Xinhua] |
The eight-day manoeuvres will focus on anti-submarine and anti-ship operations, maritime air defense, escorts, and marine search and rescue operations.
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The destroyer Shenyang and comprehensive supply ship Hongze Lake are seen during Sino-Russian joint naval drills held in the sea of Japan, July 4, 2013. Chinese and Russian armed forces will take part in the Joint Sea-2013 drill in Peter the Great Bay from July 5 to July 12, and a joint anti-terrorism drill, Peace Mission-2013, will be held in Russia's Chelyabinsk from July 27 to August 15. [Xinhua] |
During the first two days of the Joint Sea 2013 naval drill, the joint command assigned missions for both sides, aiming at improving communication and cooperation between fleets of China and Russia.
This year's drill is being led by a joint command that comprises both Chinese and Russian officers.
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