September 17th 2024.
In a display of strength and power, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently commanded the largest naval exercise since the Cold War. Two of his nuclear submarines, the Emperor Alexander III and the Krasnoyarsk Yasen-M, were sent on a daring mission under the polar icecap in the Arctic. Equipped with advanced weaponry, including Kalibr hypersonic atomic missiles, the submarines successfully completed a "subglacial march" that spanned six Arctic seas.
This strategic move was part of Putin's Ocean-2024 military exercise plan, designed to reinforce the Pacific Fleet. In addition to the Arctic mission, the Ocean-2024 war games also took place in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean, Caspian, and Baltic Seas. Notably, the Chinese navy was also involved, highlighting the increased cooperation between the two countries.
As part of the exercise, two Tu-160 ‘White Swan’ strategic bombers were sent on a mission to the north of the United Kingdom, with an earlier mission over the Norwegian Sea. The Northern fleet also participated, with the Marshal Ustinov and the Admiral Golovko warships training for combat with "hostile warships" in the Barents Sea. Overall, more than 400 warships, submarines, and support vessels, along with 120 aircraft and helicopters, and 90,000 military personnel took part in the drills - the largest of its kind since 1985.
The main goal of the exercise was to test the readiness of the leadership and units of the Russian Navy in controlling diverse forces in their areas of responsibility. The simulated "combat actions" included destroying vessels, aircraft, and forces of a mock enemy. Putin's display of military might showcased Russia's capabilities and strength in the face of potential threats.
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