SHOTLIST: BALTIC SEA (RELEASED ON MAY 27, 2025) (RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY – RESTRICTED) 1. VARIOUS OF NAVAL EXERCISE CONDUCTED BY RUSSIAN NAVY, VESSELS SAILING 2. VARIOUS OF MILITARY PERSONNEL PREPARING FIGHTER JETS FOR FLIGHT 3. VARIOUS OF MILITARY JETS TAKING OFF 4. MILITARY HELICOPTERS TAKING OFF (TWO SHOTS) 5. AERIAL VIEW OF VESSELS SAILING (TWO SHOTS) 6. VARIOUS OF NAVAL EXERCISE, VESSELS SAILING RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “RUSSIAN DEFENSE MINISTRY” HANDOUT, MUST NOT OBSCURE LOGO —EDITORIAL USE ONLY— BALTIC SEA - RELEASED ON MAY 27, 2025: The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday, May 27, that the Baltic Fleet has commenced a scheduled military exercise in the Baltic Sea aimed at maintaining operational readiness and protecting key naval bases. Approximately 3,000 personnel, 25 aircraft and helicopters, and up to 70 pieces of military equipment are participating in the drill. The exercise, supported by units from the Northern Fleet, Air and Space Forces aviation, and the Moscow and Leningrad Military Districts, involves more than 20 warships, including frigates, corvettes, missile ships, anti-submarine vessels, minesweepers, and support craft. According to the ministry, the vessels have deployed to designated zones to conduct combat training, with a focus on anti-submarine warfare, defense against unmanned boats, and live artillery fire against sea and air targets.