Ships of Russian and Chinese naval branches conduct joint policing in Pacific Ocean

Ships of Russian and Chinese naval branches conduct joint policing in Pacific Ocean

Combat ships of the naval branches of Russia and China conduct the second joint policing in the Pacific Ocean within the implementation of the international cooperation programme.

The crews are to carry out joint tactical manoeuvres and to organise communications within the ships, to conduct exercises with live artillery shooting, as well as to support the flights of shipborne helicopters.

Policing is aimed at consolidating naval cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, maintaining peace and stability in Asia-Pacific region, monitoring the water are, as well as protecting the facilities of economical activity of Russia and China.

Russian Navy is represented by a detachment of ships from the Pacific Fleet: Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate, Aldar Tsydenzhapov, Sovershenny and Gromky corvettes, as well as Pechenga sea tanker. Chinese Navy has involved Nian Chang destroyer, Yancheng patrol ship and Dun Ping Hu comprehensive supply ship.

The first joint policing of Russian and Chinese ships had been conducted from October 17 to 23, 2021. The group passed the Sangar Strait, servicemen carried out various trainings and overcame a total of more than 1,700 nautical miles.