Xinhua News Agency, June 5, Russia's Pacific Fleet begins exercises in the Sea of Japan and Sea of Okhotsk and lasts until June 20. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on 5 June that the Pacific Fleet began to conduct campaign exercises in the waters and airspace of the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. The participating forces include more than 60 combat and support ships and 35 aircraft of various types, with a total strength of about 11000. The exercise will last until June 20.