On Wednesday (3), the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video showing the small missile ship Veliky Ustyug from the Caspian flotilla firing artillery during combat exercises.
According to the official statement, before setting out to sea, the crew carried out emergency training to prepare the ship for combat and navigation.
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Once in the designated area of one of the Caspian flotilla’s naval training grounds, the Veliky Ustyug identified a simulated enemy fortification on the coast and opened fire with its A-190 artillery system.
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The firing was carried out while underway, practicing combat maneuvers.
In addition, Caspian sailors trained in destroying small surface targets simulating floating mines and carried out ship-defense drills against sabotage in an unprotected anchorage.
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.
