Posted on 07/12/2005 2:59:42 PM PDT by jb6
MOSCOW, July 11 (RIA Novosti) - Russian Black Sea Fleet's warships are conducting joint military exercises with an Italian Navy frigate to work out tactics for detaining an intruding vessel, said a source in the Black Sea Fleet.
The crews of the Italian Espero frigate and the Russian Pytlivy guard vessel also worked on tactical maneuvering and worked out communication tactics during the exercise in the central part of the Mediterranean Sea.
After the exercise, the squadron of the Black Fleet's vessels, including the Moskva guided missile cruiser and the Pytlivy guard vessel, entered the Italian port of Naples.
The Russian sailors' two-day visit to Italy will include joint practice for participation with NATO warships in the anti-terrorist Operation Active Endeavor and hosting Italian sailors onboard the Russian warships.
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