Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced on Friday that the Russian fleet in the Pacific Ocean was put on high alert. On orders from Russian President Vladimir Putin, he said Russia's Pacific Fleet would work "in a short time" on combat exercises in naval areas "near and far" During these exercises, the Pacific Fleet will train to "repel intense air attacks," "search for and destroy submarines," as well as fire from torpedoes, artillery and missiles.
The drills are also aimed at "strengthening the capabilities of the armed forces to repel an attack", he said.