International Waters: Moskva cruiser participates in live Atlantic fire drills

The Russian Moskva missile cruiser participated in live fire drills off the coast of Angola in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, Thursday. The Kamov KA-27PS helicopter was used to assess the efficiency and accuracy of the missiles fired. Three other warships, the Pytlivy escort ship, the Shakhtyor rescue tug and the Ivan Bubnov tanker are also in the area to play their part in the exercises. “The crew of the Moskva fired a rocket with its main systems toward a targeted position imitating a surface vessel. The cruise missile successfully struck the target,” a statement released by the Ministry of Defence announced. On completion of the exercise, the Moskva headed to the port of Luanda accompanied by other Black Sea Fleet vessels.