Russian warships, led by the Guard missile cruiser “Varyag”, arrived at the roadside of the Iranian port of Chehbahar to participate in the joint naval exercises “Maritime Security Belt – 2024”. This situation was reported to the Russian Ministry of Defense. TASS.
The drills will include ships, boats and naval aviation belonging to the Iranian and Chinese navies. The ministry said representatives of the navies of Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Oman, India and South Africa will serve as observers.
It was stated that the main purpose of the drills was to ensure the security of economic activities at sea. They will take place in the waters of the Gulf of Oman in the Arabian Sea.
previous day reportedThe flagship of the Pacific Fleet (PF) “Varyag” repelled an air attack by a mock enemy fighter aircraft during exercises in the Arabian Sea. Targets were simulated electronically.
Frigate “Marshal Shaposhnikov” during exercises earlier neutralized Pirates in the Arabian Sea.