MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Russian Pacific Fleet held assault landing exercises in the Primorsky Territory involving over 1,000 marines, 10 warships, as well as planes and helicopters, the spokesman of Russian Defense Ministry’s Eastern Military District said Monday.
"According to the drills' scenario, the coast was captured by simulated terrorists. The Pacific Fleet marine units were dispatched on large landing ships to eliminate the 'enemy,'" Capt. 1st Rank Roman Martov said.
He added that during the exercises, marines successfully used advanced reconnaissance and missile systems enabling troops to destroy targets within their area. Troops also used new weapons and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Over 80 units of military and special equipment, about 10 warships and support vessels, aircraft and helicopters of military transport, army and attack aircraft participated in the drills.
