The day before, the Varyag missile cruiser and the Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate entered the port of Alexandria. The call was timed to coincide with Russia Day. As of now, both ships have left the port to participate in the exercises.
“The exercise will be held in the PASSEX format with the practicing of elements of joint maneuvering, communications training and inspections,” the ministry said.
The Egyptian Navy will be represented at the drills by the ENS Al-Qadeer frigate.