Russia, China and South Africa are set to begin naval drills off South Africa's Indian Ocean coast Friday
A protest is held outside the Russian consulate in Cape Town, South Africa, Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 against naval exercises off the east coast of the country. Russia, China and South Africa are set to begin naval drills off South Africa's Indian Ocean coast Friday in a demonstration of the three countries close ties amid Russias invasion of Ukraine and Chinas tense relationship with the West.
The arrival of the Admiral Gorshkov has stirred considerable controversy because it is armed with the latest Zircon hypersonic missiles, a weapon that Russia says can penetrate any missile defenses to strike targets at sea and on land. In addition to the Admiral Gorshkov, other ships participating in the maritime exercises will include a Russian oil tanker for refueling, a South African frigate and three Chinese ships - a destroyer, a frigate and a support vessel, according to a South African military statement.
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