Russian, Chinese ships conduct joint drills in Pacific

8/10/2024 12:39

        Russian and Chinese navy warships have practiced anti-submarine missions in the northwestern Pacific Ocean as part of a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, Russian news agencies reported on Tuesday.
        
        "A tactical group of warships manoeuvred and formed a marching order to organise anti-submarine defence," Interfax agency cited the press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet as saying.
        
        The agency reported that Russian and Chinese Navy ships have begun joint patrols after participating in the Beibu/Interaction 2024 naval exercises in September.
        
        A number of training sessions and combat training exercises were planned during the patrol missions, Interfax reported, including organising anti-submarine defence and rescue at sea.
        
        Interfax did not provide a timeline of the exercises.