China and Russia have started their large-scale naval drills – “Joint Sea 2017” – in the Baltic Sea. According to reports, the naval forces of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army arrived in Russia on Friday.
Navies of both the countries are set to hold a series of drills as part of the “Joint Sea 2017” exercise program. A dozen vessels of different classes, and some 10 aircraft and helicopters from both sides are scheduled to take part in the first leg of the drills throughout next week.
The Joint Sea naval exercises were held for the first time in 2012. The second phase of the navy drills in September will begin in the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan.