Missile boats from Russia’s Pacific Fleet conducted a large-scale military exercise in Peter the Great Bay, where they destroyed simulated enemy vessels and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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The operation, revealed on April 8, was part of the planned combat training of the Primorsky Flotilla of the Pacific Fleet’s Heterogeneous Forces.
The vessels “R-18” and “R-19” carried out live artillery fire against both naval and aerial targets.
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According to the Pacific Fleet’s press service, the crews used 76.2 mm AK-176 cannons to neutralize naval targets, while 30 mm AK-630 automatic guns were successfully employed against mock floating mines.
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One of the main focuses of the exercise was defending against coordinated attacks by UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) and unmanned boats approaching the ships from multiple directions, simulating a modern and asymmetric combat environment.
The activity also included practicing the organization of air defense and the use of electronic jamming to neutralize enemy threats.
After the combat phase, the crews conducted damage control training, reinforcing emergency response procedures onboard.
The exercise strengthens the Pacific Fleet’s readiness to face technological threats and highlights the region’s strategic role in Russia’s defense posture.
Source and images: Press Service of the Pacific Fleet. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
