Pacific Fleet ships leave Indian port of Cochin
09.08.2024
A detachment of ships of the Pacific Fleet made up of the missile cruiser Guards Order of Nakhimov Varyag and frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov finished a business call and left the Indian port of Cochin.
The ships resupplied their stocks at the port in India, and servicemen participated in cultural events and friendlies with Indian sailors.
Russian sailors visited the port of Cochin and observed the ships of the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.
Along with Indian servicemen, the Pacific Fleet's sailors held a friendly volleyball match.
At the moment, a detachment of warships of the Pacific Fleet is making a long-distance voyage across the Arabian 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.
Press Service of the Eastern Military District
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