News from the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed that a noteworthy sea exercise was recently undertaken by the crews of corvette Soversheniiy and small-scale anti-sub ships Metel and Koreets of the Pacific Fleet. Stationed in the Sea of Japan, these teams resolved to locate, pinpoint, and obliterate a simulated enemy submarine.

To kick things off, the grouped vessels plunged into the territory believed to be inhabited by a make-believe enemy sub. Their primary mission: carry out a combined search for an underwater body. After catching an acoustic trail, those on anti-submarine duties went through the tactical drill, assuming an aggressive enemy submarine trying to dodge and escape pursuit.

We mustn’t forget to mention the crucial role played by the diesel-electric submarine Volkhov. It performed admirably as the enemy decoy, and the highlight was the successful launch of the Kalibr-PL missile system before the start of the anti-submarine drill. Notably, everything unfolded according to the planned fleet combat training, achieving the exercise objectives fully.

Notably, these naval training sessions are not only limited to the Sea of Japan. Another instance is unfolding at the Baltic Fleet’s maritime training field, where a marine search-and-strike group is preparing to locate and destroy an enemy sub-replica.

The Baltic Fleet comprises small-scale anti-sub vessels like Urengoy, Zelenodolsk, and Kazanets who hail from the Leningrad Naval Base. They’ve had their hands full, preparing to locate and obliterate enemy submarines using an anti-submarine armory. Nonetheless, their responsibilities do not end there.

These crews have additional tasks like mine-laying, operating artillery systems targeting sea and air, and managing cooperative maneuvers. This entire exercise is meticulously planned, aligning with the Baltic Fleet’s combat training layout.

The small missile vessel (MRK) Grad crew also held an exercise, simulating artillery fire at sea, and effectively counterattacking with air combat weaponry against enemy mimicry.

The A-190 and AK-630M2 ship artillery systems were employed to discharge rounds at supposed air targets and tiny sea objects, depicting enemy unmanned boats. A sea shield symbolizing an enemy warship was also targeted, and the team successfully obliterated the mimic floating mine detected on the ship’s sonar.

While the firings were conducted, it is important to point out that all safety protocols were strictly enforced. The Baltic Fleet’s surface and auxiliary ships also aided in these combat exercises.

To give some context, the Grad MRK is the tenth in a series of twelve from the Buyan-M project. These ships have proven their effectiveness in special military operations and even in combat in Syria. The MRK “Grad” gained admission into the missile ship and cutter formation at the Baltic Naval Base just last year, in December.

Speaking of exercises, the Baltic Fleet also involved a submarine. The Mozhaisk sub underwent a deep-sea dive at the Baltic Fleet’s maritime training range. The crew managed to dive at varying depths, reaching a maximum depth of up to 190 meters.

During the dive, the crew examined all systems and mechanisms of the submarine and streamlined their actions for controlling the ship at such depths and with various surfacing techniques. Upon completing the underwater leg of the exercise, the Mozhaisk crew continued with their planned activities as per the combat training plans of the fleet.

These submarine exercises were supported by small anti-submarine ships and auxiliary ships from the Baltic naval base. Such tasks of diving to varied depths have been previously executed by the Dmitrov submarine crew as well.