Su-33 and MiG-29K carrier-based fighters fired guided missiles at aerial targets in the Barents Sea

A parachute-dropped flare bomb was used as a target

Pilots of four Su-33 and MiG-29K carrier-based fighters from aviation regiments of the Northern Fleet engaged aerial targets with guided missiles during the Russian Navy's "July Storm" exercises, the Russian Ministry of Defense press service reported.

Su-33 carrying guided missiles
Su-33 carrying guided missiles
The crews of Su-33 and MiG-29K practiced tactics for conducting aerial combat with long-range UAVs in various scenarios, performing live firing of air-to-air guided missiles at simulated aerial targets.
Press service of the Ministry of Defense of Russia

Naval aviation of the Northern Fleet is practicing the deployment of forces for strikes, as well as the search and destruction of UAVs. The large-scale "July Storm" exercises will conclude on July 27.

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