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Russian Pacific Fleet Subs to Practice Torpedo Firing During Drills

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The crews of the Russian Pacific Fleet's diesel-electric Varshavyanka submarines will practice torpedo firing and minefield planting during anti-submarine drills, the fleet's press service head said Friday.

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MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Martov added that the crews were expected to exercise completing combat missions at a wide range of depths.

"After completing preparatory exercises of the task L-2, the Varshavyanka crews will conduct torpedo firing and minefield planting, anti-submarine drills and evading simulated enemy," Сapt. 1st Rank Roman Martov said.

According to the spokesman, the drills are a part of a training program for warships to carry out tasks with the implementation of preparatory exercises in various operational and tactical situations.

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