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Russia announces naval drills in Mediterranean Sea
http://www.dw.com/en/russia-announces-naval-drills-in-mediterranean-sea/a-18737442Moscow has said it would hold "combat exercises" in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. The naval maneuvers in the region could raise tensions with the US, which accuses Russia of military buildup in Syria.
Russia announces naval drills in Mediterranean Sea
24.09.2015
The naval drills are scheduled for the end of September and beginning of October, Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
The exercises are set to include three ships from Russia's Black Sea Fleet , including the Saratov landing ship, the Moskva guided missile cruiser and the Smetlivy destroyer (pictured above), as well as other military vessels.
"In total, there should be over 40 combat exercises, including rocket and artillery fire at sea and airborne targets," the officials said in a statement.
The Moskva cruiser has already left the Sevastopol port in Crimea and is heading towards Bosporus, Russian news agency Interfax has reported.
