On March 7, the Northern Fleet conducted live-fire exercises in the Barents Sea, featuring the Osa-MA2 surface-to-air missile system. During these operations, the combat crew successfully executed practical launches against aerial targets and designated a sea-based target for anti-ship missile fire. The exercises also included the cruiser Marshal Ustinov, which carried out artillery fire targeting coastal objectives on the Fish Peninsula, utilizing its AK-130 artillery system from over 15 kilometers away. In the concluding phase, the cruiser engaged a simulated enemy submarine using anti-submarine warfare capabilities, employing active depth charges and a practical self-guiding electric torpedo. These combined anti-submarine drills were executed against a hypothetical threat presented by one of the Northern Fleet’s nuclear submarines. All operations were conducted within designated training ranges, ensuring safe maritime and airspace operations. The exercise demonstrated the operational effectiveness of the Marshal Ustinov, a Project 1164 cruiser, emphasizing its role in engaging strike groupings, ensuring anti-submarine combat readiness, and facilitating collective air defense in critical maritime environments.
