The Northern Fleet of the Russian Navy carried out a tactical landing exercise of naval troops on an unprepared coast of Alexandra Island, located in the Franz Josef Land archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.
The operation simulated the recapture of a beachhead occupied by illegal armed formations, with the aim of testing the readiness and integration of the units under extreme conditions.
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According to the organizers, the enemy was represented by coastal troops of the Northern Fleet itself, deployed for the simulation on site.
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The scenario ranged from reconnaissance of the area to a surprise attack against enemy positions.
Step-by-step operation
The action began with the stealth landing of combat groups from fast boats, which carried out reconnaissance of the coast.
Next, the large anti-submarine ship Severomorsk opened artillery fire with its AK-100 guns against simulated targets.
Soon after, Ka-27 helicopters transported naval infantry units to the front line.
To ensure the arrival of heavy vehicles and equipment, the large landing ship Alexander Otrakovsky approached the coast, deploying a UR-77 self-propelled mine-clearing system and articulated all-terrain vehicles.
The naval engineering regiment of the Northern Fleet opened passages through mined areas, ensuring the continuity of the operation.
Training outcome
Russian troops carried out rapid marches and incursions against simulated enemy positions, fulfilling the objective of retaking the beachhead and consolidating the coastal line.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the exercise demonstrated a high level of preparedness and coordination among the various branches of the naval forces, highlighting the Northern Fleet’s ability to conduct complex amphibious operations in remote regions and under severe climatic conditions.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense. Telegram @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
