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[Regnum] The Russian Navy has completed the large-scale operational exercises "July Storm". This was reported on July 27 by the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry.
The maneuvers were conducted from July 23 to 27 under the leadership of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, in the waters of the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, the Baltic and Caspian Seas.
The large-scale maneuvers involved 150 warships and support vessels, 120 aircraft, 10 coastal missile systems, 950 units of military and special equipment, as well as more than 15 thousand servicemen from the Northern, Pacific and Baltic fleets, as well as the Caspian Flotilla.
The military checked the readiness of the fleets to solve non-standard operational tasks, use long-range weapons, drones and modern models of military equipment. The ship crews also practiced deployment to combat areas, anti-submarine operations and defense of basing areas and maritime economic activity.
In addition, the Russian Navy conducted training to repel attacks by unmanned boats, air attack vehicles, and drones of a simulated enemy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing the participants of the July Storm maneuvers via video link in honor of the Navy Day celebration on July 27, called the key task of the fleet the guaranteed provision of security and sovereignty of the country. The head of state emphasized the importance of protecting Russia's national interests.
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