During the exercise, the missile frigates Sovetsk and Mytishchi of the Baltic fleet will conduct artillery fire drills against surface targets at long range, the announcement on May 12 said.
“The battle groups including the missile corvettes Sovetsk and Mytishchi will practice firing live ammunition, shelling large and small targets simulating enemy warships at sea,” the Baltic Fleet’s announcement said.
Karakurt-class Sovetsk missile corvette. Photo: Naval News
The missile frigates will also shell targets beyond the direct line of sight of the crew. During the exercise, the Sovetsk and Mytishchi ships will use 76mm and 30mm caliber artillery systems.
During the drills, Russian ships will carry out operations to respond to attacks from small enemy targets, conduct coordination exercises, ensure coordination and maintain communication.
“At the time of the exercise, the sea area near the territorial waters of Russia’s Kaliningrad region was temporarily blocked. Sea and air transport operations were advised to avoid this area. Many warships and other support ships of the Baltic Sea Fleet participated in the perimeter security surveillance measures for the exercise,” the press office of the Baltic Fleet added.
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