Russia launches Baltic naval drills, ratcheting up tensions with European neighbours https://ift.tt/UToehj9

The Ocean Shield-2023 exercises will involve forces practising how to "protect sea lanes, transport troops and military cargo, as well as defend the coastline," the ministry said. More than 200 combat exercises will involve some 6,000 personnel, 30 warships and boats and 30 aircraft, it added.