Russian Defense Ministry reports that the Pacific Fleet ship detachment (‘Admiral Vinogradov’ major ASW ship, ‘Fotiy Krylov’ rescue vessel, and ‘Irkut’ tanker) led by Captain I rank Alexander Potapov has left Vladivostok.
The detachment is to demonstrate the Russian Navy Flag in water zones of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
The ships are going to pay unofficial visits to ports of five countries as well as to participate in two multinational exercises.
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