Russian warship hits surface target in Sea of Japan drills

The missile cruiser Varyag has effectively engaged a surface target at an ongoing Pacific Fleet exercise in the Sea of Japan, a fleet spokesman said Wednesday.

"The Varyag's first missile successfully engaged a long-range surface target in the course of a combined-arms exercise by the Pacific Fleet," Capt. 1st Rank Roman Martov said.

The fleet started a series of training exercises, involving live firing at simulated targets, on Monday.

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