A contingent of warships from Russia’s Pacific Fleet, along with vessels from the Chinese Navy, has entered the Sea of Okhotsk in the western Pacific for joint naval exercises, as reported by Russia’s Interfax agency on Tuesday, referencing the Pacific Fleet’s press service.

According to Interfax, the detachment engaged in various activities during their maritime operations, including coordinated maneuvers, countering simulated unmanned vessels, and conducting reconnaissance and surface monitoring with the assistance of deck helicopters.

On Saturday, Russia announced the commencement of the joint naval exercise “Beibu/Interaction – 2024,” which will feature anti-aircraft and anti-submarine capabilities. The drills involve significant Russian assets, including the large anti-submarine destroyers Admiral Panteleyev and Admiral Tributs, as well as corvettes MPK-82 and MPK-107.

China’s participation includes the destroyers Xining and Wuxi, the frigate Linyi, and the integrated supply ship Taihu, as noted by the agency.

The vessels will engage in artillery exercises and utilize anti-submarine and anti-aircraft weapon systems as part of a coordinated strategy, according to Interfax.

The Sea of Okhotsk, situated in the western Pacific Ocean, lies between Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula to the east, the Kuril Islands to the southeast, and Japan’s Hokkaido Island to the south.