Russian-Chinese naval patrols complete in South China Sea
16.07.2024
The Russian-Chinese naval patrols have completed in the South China Sea.
At the finishing stage, the corvette Sovershenny of the Pacific Fleet and the ship detachment of the PLA Navy comprising of the destroyer Yinchuan, the frigate Hengshui, and the universal logistics vessel Weishanhu underwent drills on escorting a vessel in closed sea. In the course of this episode, they organised comprehensive defence for one of the ships which was crossing narrow water.
Also, the Russian-Chinese detachment of ships trained to replenish stocks on the move from the supply vessel Weishanhu by four-point bearing.
In just 15 days, the Russian and Chinese ships have patrolled a total of about 4,800 nautical miles in the Asia-Pacific region. The crews of the two countries trained to act in various formations, practised anti-submarine missions, and repelled air attacks of a mock enemy.
For Reference:
The joint patrols are intended to strengthen naval cooperation between Russia and China, to maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, to monitor offshore zone and to protect the facilities of the Russian Federation and People's Republic of Chine.
The first joint Russian-Chinese naval patrols were held in 2021; the event has been held annually since then.
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