Russian and Chinese submarines conducted a joint patrol in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time. This was reported by UNN with reference to the press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet.
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The patrol began in early August after the completion of the Russian-Chinese exercises "Naval Interaction-2025" in the Sea of Japan.
The diesel-electric submarine "Volkhov" of the Pacific Fleet and a submarine of the PLA Navy entered the agreed patrol route in the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea
It is noted that after completing their tasks, they returned to their bases.
Recall
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