BEIJING -- A naval fleet comprising multiple vessels from a frigate flotilla of the People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command recently conducted a series of comprehensive and realistic training exercises in a specific area in the East China Sea, the command said on Friday.

The drills aimed to assess the fleet's collaborative combat capabilities, according to a statement issued online by the command.

The maritime training involved over 10 realistic combat training subjects, including joint anti-submarine operations, joint search and rescue, and damage control.

The exercises effectively tested and enhanced the fleet's readiness for actual combat scenarios, according to the statement.