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Russia Simulates Strikes On NATO Ships In Baltic Drill Using Oniks And Kh-35 Missiles
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Russia’s Baltic Fleet conducted a military exercise simulating strikes against enemy surface ships using coastal missile systems. The drills took place in the Baltic Sea and focused on practicing anti-ship operations as part of Russia’s broader coastal defense posture.
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According to Army Recognition on March 23, the exercise was reported through the Baltic Fleet’s press service via TASS. The fleet stated that the training included simulated engagements, system diagnostics, and operational procedures aimed at maintaining readiness of missile units.
The drills involved 3K60 Bal systems armed with Kh-35 anti-ship missiles and 3K55 Bastion launchers equipped with P-800 Oniks supersonic missiles.
According to Army Recognition, units deployed to designated coastal positions, where crews carried out target detection, engagement coordination, and simulated launch cycles without the use of live munitions.
Personnel also conducted loading and unloading procedures and verified onboard systems, reflecting both combat and logistical components of sustained operations.
The Kh-35 missile, used by the Bal system, is a subsonic sea-skimming weapon with a standard range of about 120 kilometers, extended to roughly 260 kilometers in upgraded versions. It uses inertial navigation during mid-course flight and an active radar seeker in the terminal phase.
According to Army Recognition, the Bastion system’s P-800 Oniks missile operates at speeds exceeding Mach 2 and can reach distances of up to 300 kilometers depending on flight profile. It combines multiple guidance modes and is designed to engage larger naval targets.
Both systems are mounted on high-mobility platforms, allowing rapid repositioning along coastal areas. Their architecture enables integration with external targeting data, supporting coordinated strikes beyond the range of their own sensors.
Earlier, Russia moved to expand its legal and military framework for operations abroad, as a bill submitted to the State Duma would allow the use of force outside the country to “protect” Russian citizens from prosecution by international courts not recognized by Moscow. The proposal follows efforts by European institutions to establish a tribunal targeting senior Russian officials over the war in Ukraine.
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