Russia has started drills in the Baltic Sea, one day after NATO member states kicked off their annual Baltic drills.

The Russian military said up to 40 ships and boats, 25 aircraft and around 3,500 personnel are taking part in exercises, which are scheduled to last until 15th of this month.

Moscow also began drills in the Sea of Japan and far eastern Sea of Okhotsk today, which will involve over 60 warships and support vessels from its Pacific Fleet.