Airwing Kuznetsov training in the Mediterranean
Jet fighter pilots on Russia’s aircraft carrier “Admiral Kuznetsov” have been conducting take-off and landing drills in the Mediterranean.
A vessel group led by Russia’s only aircraft carrier, the Northern Fleet’s “Admiral Kuznetsov” is currently on a mission in the Mediterranean Sea.
Besides port visits to Syria, Lebanon and Cyprus, the vessels will be conducting drills in the area. The Greek Joint Staff has given green light to flights in western Greek air territory.
Watch video from TV Zvezda showing Su-33 jet fighter pilots working out take-off and landing drills on the aircraft carrier in late December.