Russian, Egyptian Navies to Conduct Joint Exercises in Mediterranean

© Sputnik . Dmitry Dubov / Go to the mediabankA Russian navy flag is raised on the Vice-Admiral Kulakov large anti-submarine ship in the town of Severomorsk, Murmansk region, Russia.
A Russian navy flag is raised on the Vice-Admiral Kulakov large anti-submarine ship in the town of Severomorsk, Murmansk region, Russia. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 15.06.2024
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MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian and Egyptian navies will conduct exercises to practice joint maneuvering, communications, and inspections in the Mediterranean Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
The day before, the Varyag missile cruiser and the Marshal Shaposhnikov frigate entered the port of Alexandria. The call was timed to coincide with Russia Day. As of now, both ships have left the port to participate in the exercises.

“The exercise will be held in the PASSEX format with the practice of elements of joint maneuvering, communications training, and inspections,” the ministry said.

The Egyptian Navy will be represented at the drills by the ENS Al-Qadeer frigate.
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