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Russian warships test fired powerful cruise missiles in an intimidating display of strength by Russia's Pacific fleet.
Dramatic footage released yesterday by the Russian Defence Ministry showed ships taking part in firing exercises in an apparent show of naval strength.
According to the ministry, the joint firing drill involved large antisubmarine ships Admiral Tributs and Admiral Vinogradov along with the country's guided missile cruiser Varyag.
A tactical task force also held an exercise simulating submarine-hunting which involved launching torpedoes and antisubmarine rockets.
Russian news agency TASS reported a target, simulated to be an enemy ship, was 'successfully' struck by cruise missiles during the drills.