Pacific Fleet detachment crosses Suez Canal and enters Red Sea
17.07.2024
A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet made up of the missile cruiser Guards Order of Nakhimov Varyag and frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov has passed the Suez Canal and entered the Red Sea.
At present, the detachment of ships continues its planned tasks as part of long-distance mission. Earlier, the Pacific sailors completed combat training missions as part of a permanent formation of Russian Navy ships in the Mediterranean Sea.
The long-distance mission of the Pacific Fleet's detachment began on 22 January 2024. During this time, the Pacific sailors have conducted dozens of training sessions in combat training and organisation of the ships' daily activities at sea. The crews also made business calls at the ports of countries such as the Republic of India, Republic of Sri Lanka, Islamic Republic of Iran, State of Qatar, and State of Eritrea.
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