CHIRU Naval Drills

CHIRU is a naval exercise that China, Russia, and Iran recently performed in Oman.

Highlights:

China sent the missile destroyer Urumqi to participate in the exercise. The countries are now looking for ways to strengthen their military ties.

Russia sent a task force from its Pacific Fleet to participate in the exercise.

The Admiral Tributs anti-submarine warfare ship and the Nakhimov missile cruiser.

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artillery fire was directed at sea targets by the countries.

They also participated in tactical maneuvering. During the exercise, the countries also practiced anti-piracy drills.