Reductions in Russian submarine staff

The number of officers on multipurpose nuclear submarines could be reduced as part of a reform of the Russian Northern Fleet.

According to an officer from the Gadzhiyevo Naval base, the cut back will affect officers on the newest and most technologically advanced attack submarine of the Russian Navy, the Akula-class attack submarines.

As part of the reforma of the Russian Northern Fleet, the number of officers on multipurpose nuclear submarines could be reduced, says one the officers affected by the cut backs, to the news agency Interfax.

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