RUSSIA / MARITIME : Navy Begins 9 Days Of Drills In Med...And Black Seas.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/russia-begins-war-games-near-syria/article4326190.ece

    Moscow's naval forces have begun massive exercises in the Mediterranean...and Black Seas...including off the coast of Syria.

    Over 24 ships...from all 4 Russian fleets...are conducting 9 days of some 60 drills... including civilian evacuations.