Russia's Northern Fleet conducted navy exercises in the Barents Sea this month aimed at preventing the passage of unauthorized and foreign ships, the Interfax news agency reported on August 26. The destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov "practiced a case to repel the actions of a mock intruder vessel" in the sea in the Arctic Ocean off the northern coasts of Norway and Russia, Interfax reported, citing the Northern Fleet's press service. The drills began on August 10, Interfax said, without citing an end date. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.
Russia Conducts Navy Exercises In The Barents Sea
The Interfax news agency said the destroyer Vice-Admiral Kulakov "practiced a case to repel the actions of a mock intruder vessel" in the Barents Sea. (file photo)