Russia has initiated military training exercises in the Baltic Sea involving over 20 warships.
These military drills is conducted by the Russian Navy’s Baltic Fleet whi h includes approximately 3,000 personnel, 25 aircraft and helicopters.
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Details revealed it also includes forces from the Northern Fleet, Aerospace Forces, and military units from the Moscow and Leningrad districts.
The exercises focus on anti-submarine warfare, defense against unmanned surface vessels, and live-fire drills targeting sea and air threats.
Their stated purpose according to sources close to us is to maintain a favorable operational regime.
They training will also focus on practicing what the described as defending naval bases across regions of the country.
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Many believes these move could escalate tensions in the region, particularly after Finland’s NATO membership.
There are also major concerns over Russian shadow fleet operations in the Gulf of Finland.