Russia and China Conduct Joint Naval Drills in Sea of Japan

Russia's Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy conducted missile and artillery drills in the Sea of Japan, according to Russia's RIA news agency. Over 15 Russian warships, including the flagship missile cruiser Varyag, participated in the Ocean-2024 exercises.

Warships from Russia's Pacific Fleet and the Chinese Navy executed coordinated missile and artillery drills in the Sea of Japan, part of the Ocean-2024 exercises, as reported by Russia's RIA state news agency on Monday.

More than 15 Russian warships, including the Pacific Fleet's flagship missile cruiser Varyag, took part in these significant military exercises, showcasing a growing military collaboration between the two nations.

The drills are seen as a strategic move to strengthen defense capabilities and assert naval presence in the region amid rising geopolitical tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)