China News Agency, Moscow, March 26. According to TASS news, Russian Navy Commander Yevmenov reported to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 26th that three Russian nuclear submarines surfaced in the Arctic at the same time.

This is the first time in Russian history.

　　Yevmenov stated that the exercise is part of the Arctic expedition code-named "White Bear-2021 (Umka-2021)".

The thickness of the ice is about 1.5 meters.

The three nuclear submarines completed the ice-breaking and floating in an area with a radius of 300 meters within the specified time according to the advance plan.

　　Yevmenov said that in accordance with the advance plan, the relevant personnel also completed the submarine launching live torpedoes, and two MiG 31 fighters were refueling in the polar region and flying over the North Pole.

In addition, an Arctic motorized brigade unit conducted tactical exercises in complex weather conditions and unfamiliar terrain.

　　Yevmenov mentioned that the "White Bear-2021" comprehensive Arctic expedition includes 43 activities including military training, scientific research, and practice.

A total of more than 600 officers and soldiers participated, using about 200 weapons and equipment and special machinery and equipment.

At present, 35 activities have been completed as planned, and 8 activities are still being completed.

　　After listening to the report, Putin said that the various activities completed have proved the combat capability and combat readiness of the Russian Navy in the harsh Arctic region.

The good combat performance and reliability of Russian-made weapons have also been proven.

　　According to the Russian Satellite News Network, the former chief of the Russian Navy’s Chief of Staff Kravchenko said that the three nuclear submarines floating on the ice breaking the Arctic at the same time showed that the Russian submarine force can maintain maximum concealment while being capable of firing multiple salvo Ballistic missiles show that the training of the Russian submarine forces is at an extremely high level.

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