Russia, Philippines hold joint military exercises in the East Sea
(Baonghean.vn) - Spokesperson of the Russian Pacific Fleet Nikolai Voskresensky said on April 13 that ships of the Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet and the Philippine Navy are conducting joint naval exercises in the East Sea.
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| Warships of the Russian Pacific Fleet. Photo: AP |
Earlier in the day, Russian destroyers Admiral Vinogradov and Admiral Tributs, along with the Irkut tanker, completed an unofficial visit to the Philippine capital Manila.
"After leaving port, ships of the Pacific Fleet and the Philippine Navy began exercises in the South China Sea, during which the two sides conducted joint tactical and communication drills," Voskresensky said.
Ships of the Russian Pacific Fleet have been in Manila since April 8.