VLADIVOSTOK, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- A joint Russian-Indian exercise involving various military branches has kicked off in the Chelyabinsk Region and the Russian Far East, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
The ground phase of the Indra-2026 drills will take place in the Chelyabinsk Region until Oct. 23, said the ministry, adding that the maritime phase will take place on Oct. 16-17 in the waters of the Sea of Japan. Tactical maneuvering, artillery firings and simulated rescue of seized vessels were also planned.
The Indian frigate "Sahyadri", which will participate in the maritime phase, had arrived at the port of Vladivostok on Oct. 10, the Russian Pacific Fleet said on Thursday. ■