Russian Tu-160 Bombers Participate in Massive 'Ocean-2024' Naval Exercise

Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers flew over the Barents and Norwegian seas as part of the 'Ocean-2024' naval exercise. The drills, the largest since the Soviet era, involve over 90,000 servicemen, 400 vessels, and 125 aircraft. They will continue until September 16 and span multiple oceans and seas.

Russian Tu-160 strategic bombers conducted flights over the Barents and Norwegian seas as a component of the major 'Ocean-2024' naval exercise, according to a statement from the Russian defence ministry, relayed by the RIA news agency on Wednesday.

The flights are an integral part of the 'Ocean-2024' drills, which commenced a day earlier.

These exercises, the largest since the Soviet era, will involve a staggering 90,000 servicemen, 400 vessels, and 125 aircraft. Spanning a broad geographical area, the exercises will continue until September 16, covering the Pacific and Arctic Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean, Baltic, and Caspian seas.

(With inputs from agencies.)