Russia mobilizes many submarines and aircraft to participate in exercises in the Arctic

In the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea, special exercises to test submarine weapons in deep water areas are taking place, Sputnik reported citing the Northern Fleet press service.

More than 20 warships and submarines practiced operations to protect the Arctic border with the support of 10 aircraft and helicopters.

Russian submarines participate in exercises. Illustrative photo

It should be noted that the tests took place at a depth of more than 500 meters, the crews of several submarines, including 4th generation submarines, took part in the exercises. The exercises were held as planned, lasting several days. In early June, naval exercises were also held in the Barents Sea.

Main tasks of Russian naval exercises

Chairman of the All-Russian Fleet Support Movement, Captain-Reserve 1st Rank Mikhail Nenashev commented on the current exercises in the deep water areas of the Barents and Norwegian Seas.

A large group of submarines is carrying out missions related to testing new weapons, which are constantly being equipped, how they operate in the depths of the Arctic Ocean.

New messages from Russian Arctic exercises.

"The first and main task is the cohesion of sailors, the smooth coordination of operations at sea. We have seen from the North Atlantic that neighboring countries are constantly raising their weapons, brazenly demonstrating their aggression. By conducting these exercises, we show that Russia has something to defend itself with. For those who want to test their strength, we can say: 'We are waiting for you from any direction of the sea, ocean'. We study these directions during the exercises, find them. Let me emphasize that the Arctic is Russian waters. We conduct these exercises on our home turf, although the tasks are being carried out at a great distance from the Russian coast, "said Mikhail Nenashev.