According to the department, a detachment of warships arrived in India as part of the Guards Missile Order of Nakhimov cruiser “Varyag” and frigate “Marshal Shaposhnikov”.

It is reported that the visit of the Russian military to India will last more than a week.

“It is planned that they will take part in the coastal and sea parts of the exercise, as well as in protocol events. Cultural and sports programs are provided for Pacific residents,” the statement said.

On January 8, ships of the Black Sea Fleet conducted exercises involving day and night firing.