Ukraine War - An operational exercise has started in the Baltic Sea

An operational exercise has started in the Baltic Sea and at training grounds in the Kaliningrad region.

The naval tactical groups of the Baltic Fleet left their bases and deployed fleet groupings in designated areas.

The Baltics will perform training tasks for the protection and defense of sea lanes and fleet bases.

The exercise involves about 60 surface warships, boats and support vessels, over 40 aircraft and helicopters, as well as up to 2,000 weapons, military and special equipment of the Baltic Fleet.