Russia conducts naval training to repel drone attacks

MOSCOW

The Russian naval forces started on Tuesday a one-day military drill to practice repelling drone attacks, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

The drill is taking place in the Russian city of Novorossiysk and consists of two stages, during which servicemen will train to counter both aerial and water drones, the ministry said.

The navy will also conduct artillery firing exercises from the jetties of the Military Harbor, the statement added.