Russia, Japan hold naval drill in the Sea of Japan

Article Posted on : - Jul 28, 2010

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MOSCOW (BNS): Russia’s and Japan’s naval ships on Tuesday conducted rescue drills in the Sea of Japan near Vladivostok in Russia.

According to a news report in RIA Novosti, two Russian large anti-submarine ships, a Japanese destroyer and frigate, as well as helicopters from both countries have participated in this one-day exercise.

The rescue operation was conducted to practice helping sea vessels in distress which lasted nearly for six hours.

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