Russia launches largest naval exercise since the Soviet era with over 400 warships. Photo: @mod_russia
This Tuesday (10/9), the Russian Ministry of Defense released a video announcing the largest strategic exercise of 2024, named “Ocean-2024“, which will involve over 400 warships, submarines, and support vessels.
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The maneuvers, which will last until September 16, are being led by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev.
The exercise will take place across multiple operational theaters, including the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas. In addition to the ships, over 120 aircraft and helicopters, about 7,000 units of military equipment, and a contingent of over 90,000 soldiers will participate.
The primary objective of “Ocean-2024” is to test the readiness of the Russian Navy to command forces in various areas of responsibility, address unconventional operational challenges, and utilize modern and highly precise weaponry. The interaction with navies from partner countries in joint maritime operations will also be assessed.
The first phase of the exercise will focus on moving force groups to designated training areas. In the second phase, Russian forces will conduct simulated “combat actions” against strategic targets of a fictional enemy, including amphibious landings and the protection of maritime communications and strategic economic activities.
“Ocean-2024” will also involve other Russian agencies, such as the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Federal Security Service (FSB), as well as representatives from Russia’s partner states.
Historically, the “Ocean” exercises date back to the Soviet era, with the first editions held between 1970 and 1985, and are considered the largest naval maneuvers of the post-war period.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
