MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Warships from Russia's Northern Fleet have carried out cruise missile firing exercises during the final stage of the ongoing naval drills in the Barents Sea, Northern Fleet press service head Vadim Serga said Sunday.
"During today's final stage of Northern Fleet forces exercises, the Pyotr Veliky heavy nuclear missile cruiser and a project 949A Antey cruise missile submarine have carried out combat firing exercises with underwater-launched cruise missiles," Serga said.
The Pyotr Veliky is a Kirov-class battle cruiser and is capable of providing air defense and anti-submarine defense. It has a displacement of 25,300 metric tons and a crew of over 700.
The area was closed for shipping ahead of the exercise. Over 10 vessels kept watch of the perimeter, according to Serga.
Northern Fleet drills kicked off on September 20 and involve 12 warships, as well as submarines, 10 supply vessels, air force and naval aviation. The drills include missile, anti-aircraft and artillery firing.
