The opening ceremony of the tripartite naval exercises of Russia, South Africa and China was held at the Richards Bay port. reported At the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
The Russian Navy is represented by the Admiral Gorshkov frigate, which made the first long-range expedition with Zircon hypersonic missiles, and the medium sea tanker Kama of the Northern Fleet. The Chinese side sent the frigate Rizhao, the destroyer Huainan and the escort ship Kekesilhu. The Republic of South Africa is represented by the frigate Mendy. The Brazilian Navy participated in the exercise as an observer.
Participants in the exercises from February 25-27 will practice joint artillery fire, tactical maneuvering techniques, group actions to search and release a captured ship, provide assistance to a ship in distress, and repel enemy air strikes.
Previously reported“Admiral Gorshkov” with “Zircons” arrived in Richards Bay.