Four Russian corvettes arrive in Yangon for joint exercise and friendly visit

 

IT is reported that four corvettes from the Russian Pacific Fleet, namely Gromky, Rezky, Tsydenzhapov, and the logistic vessel Pechenga, arrived at Thilawa Port in Yangon yesterday afternoon.

The vessels are in Myanmar to join the second Myanmar-Russia joint maritime security exercise and a friendly visit. They were welcomed by senior officers from Tatmadaw (Navy), Tatmadaw members of the Myanmar Navy, as well as the Russian Military Attaché to Myanmar and officials.

The corvettes were led by Captain 1st Rank Antsiferov Alexey Vitalievich of the Russian Pacific Fleet. During their visit, they will tour notable landmarks in Yangon, participate in friendly sports competitions between the two countries and conduct harbor phase exercises. — MNA/ TRKM