Russia's Pacific Fleet conducts anti-drone exercises at sea

VLADIVOSTOK - More than 15 combat ships and boats of the Russian Pacific Fleet have set sail for a training exercise aimed at countering maritime and aerial drones, the Pacific Fleet's press service reported Tuesday.

The warships and boats departed Vladivostok to participate in a scheduled interdepartmental exercise focused on protecting and defending base points and sea communications.

During the exercise, crews will conduct training to combat unmanned boats and drones representing a mock enemy. The ship crews are set to perform live-fire drills targeting objects that simulate small-sized surface and aerial threats.

As the vessels left their bases, the personnel had already completed emergency combat and sailing preparations, including actions to camouflage their departure from the pier area using smoke screens.