Within the unannounced combat readiness inspection, the naval aviation of the Black Sea Fleet is carrying out reconnaissance and search actions over the Black Sea and the Caspian Seas.

The crews will perform missions on searching, tracking and forcing simulated enemy submarines to surface.

The activities are participated by up to 30 aircraft including IL-38, Tu-142, Be-12N and helicopters Ka-27PL.

Starting from August 25, the unannounced inspection of the Southern, Western and Central Military Districts, the Northern Fleet, the Main Command of the Aerospace Forces and the Airborne Troops Command, is held upon the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

The activities are conducted within the scenario of preparation for the strategic command-and-staff exercise “Caucasus-2016”

The practical stage of the activities will take place at 14 combined-arms ranges as well as in the Black and Caspian Seas.

The unannounced inspection will last until August 31.