Russia finishes surprise inspection of Pacific Fleet

FILE PHOTO: A general view of a submarine as Russia conducts a surprise inspection of its Pacific naval fleet, in an unknown location in the Russian Far East, in this still image taken from video released April 14, 2023. Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - Russia has finished a surprise inspection of its Pacific naval fleet, Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday.

All the troops of the Pacific Fleet involved in the surprise inspection were returning to their bases, the ministry said.