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Chinese and Russian navies have begun a live-fire drill on the third day of a joint¹ exercise in the northern part of the East China Sea.

naval² forces arrange the deployment³ of forces in Shanghai, east China, May 20, 2014. The week-long China-Russia "Joint Sea-2014" exercise kicked off on Tuesday. A total of 14 vessels, two submarines, nine fixed-wing aircraft as well as helicopters and special forces from both sides will take part in the exercise. (Xinhua/Zha Chunming) " src="/upimg/allimg/140522/1300315254-0.jpg" width="500" />

Directors of the Chinese and Russian naval forces arrange the deployment of forces in Shanghai, east China, May 20, 2014. The week-long China-Russia "Joint Sea-2014" exercise kicked off on Tuesday.  (Xinhua/Zha Chunming)

A total of 14 surface ships, two submarines, nine fixed-wing warplanes, six shipboard helicopters and two operational detachments will take part in the drill. This is the first time in the joint exercise that Chinese and Russian forces will work together under the command of both Chinese and Russian officers. The commander of China’s Zhengzhou missile destroyer says the drill will focus on testing shore and docking techniques, as well as equipment and supply lines.

On Wednesday, the two navies carried out a plan which is a necessary part of the drill. They formulated⁴ detailed⁵ tactics, and planned the use of weapons and ships.