Naval phase of Russian-Indian exercises to take place in the Sea of Japan

Moscow. October 14. INTERFAX.RU - The naval phase of the joint Russian-Indian cross-service exercise "Indra-2026" will take place in the Sea of Japan on October 16-17, with the military conducting live firing, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

"The practical phase of the naval exercise will take place in the Sea of Japan on October 16 and 17. Ships of the joint task force will practice tactical maneuvering, conduct live artillery firing at sea and air targets, carry out an inspection operation, and free a ship conditionally seized by terrorists," the statement said.

The opening ceremony of the naval phase of the exercise at the main base of the Pacific Fleet in Vladivostok was attended by the crews of the Russian corvette "Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov" and the Indian Navy frigate "Sahyadri," which arrived in Vladivostok a few days ago.

"One of the episodes of the naval phase will be practicing joint actions in repelling attacks by unmanned aerial vehicles and unmanned boats," the Defense Ministry reported.