…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
Tensions between Russia and the West continue to rise over the conflict in Ukraine, and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu has announced that the country’s Pacific Fleet has launched surprise combat drills.
Shoigu stated that the exercises aim to evaluate the state and increase the readiness of military command, troops, and forces to undertake missions on all strategic directions.
The drills will be overseen by Admiral Nikolai Yevmenov, the head of the Russian navy.
Russian Exercises in the Pacific: Shoigu announced that the Pacific Fleet, based in the port of Vladivostok, is on high alert during these snap exercises initiated by President Vladimir Putin.
The primary objective of these exercises is to build up the armed forces’ ability to solve the tasks of repelling the aggression of a potential enemy from the direction of the ocean and sea.
Russian forces will practice searching and destroying submarines, repelling large-scale rocket and aviation attacks, and launching rockets, torpedoes, and artillery fire against seaborne and ground targets.
Tensions with the West: Russia’s military activities have been under increased scrutiny in recent weeks due to its military buildup near Ukraine’s border.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, and the situation has escalated in recent weeks.
The US and NATO have expressed concern about the military buildup and have called for Russia to de-escalate the situation.
Conclusion:
The surprise combat drills in the Pacific Fleet come amid rising tensions between Russia and the West.
While Russia claims that the exercises are routine and not directed at any particular country, they do increase concerns about the country’s military activities and intentions.
As tensions continue to rise, it is crucial for all parties to work towards de-escalation and a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine.
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