MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The drills will have several stages and are aimed at assessing the Caspian Flotilla's readiness and ability to resolve situations, including terrorist-related, that "pose a threat to the country's military security."
"In accordance with the combat training plan, a tactical exercise of the Caspian Flotilla will be held in the southwestern part of the Caspian Sea from August 15 to 20, 2016," the ministry's press service said.