The joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise - 2023 began in the waters of the Sea of Japan

​The joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise - 2023 began in the waters of the Sea of ​​​​Japan ​ In accordance with the plan of international military cooperation, from July 20 to July 23, a joint Russian-Chinese naval exercise - 2023 is being held in the Sea of ​​Japan. The main goal of the exercise is to strengthen naval cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, maintain stability and peace in the Asia-Pacific region. In the course of joint practical actions, anti-submarine missions and naval combat, sea and air escort of ships, guarding and defending detachments of ships when they are anchored in an unprotected roadstead, and ensuring the security of communications in the waters and airspace of the Sea of ​​Japan will be worked out. It is planned to carry out joint artillery firing. The Russian Navy is represented at the exercises by large anti-submarine ships of the Pacific Fleet Admiral Tributs and Admiral Panteleev, corvettes Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov and Gremyashchiy, as well as support vessels. The actions of the Russian ships are led by Rear Admiral Valery Kazakov, Commander of the Primorsky Flotilla of the Pacific Fleet. From the PLA Navy, the Qiqihar and Guiyang destroyers, the Zaozhuang and Rizhao patrol ships, and the Taihu integrated supply ship are involved in the exercise. Senior from the Chinese side - Deputy Commander of the North Sea Fleet, Rear Admiral Qiu Wansheng. Also, more than 30 aircraft of naval aviation are involved in the exercise from both sides, including anti-submarine aircraft and helicopters, interceptor fighters. A joint headquarters has been formed aboard the Qiqihar destroyer to lead the exercise. ​ Join Military Wave Источник: Military Wave