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Tuesday, December 02, 2014

Russia's Black Sea Fleet to Develop Bases in Crimea in 2015

Varshavyanka-class SSKRussia's Black Sea Fleet is planning to focus on the combat training of its new units, reconstructing ranges and building infrastructure in Crimea, the fleet's press service said Monday.

"The main efforts will be focused on the organization of combat training of newly formed units, reconstruction of ranges, construction of infrastructure of military camps in Crimea and along the coast of Caucasus and preparing for the reception of new ships, submarines and auxiliary vessels by the fleet," the statement said.

Earlier in October, Navy commander-in-chief Adm. Viktor Chirkov said that by the end of 2014, the Black Sea Fleet would commission an Admiral Grigorovich-class frigate and two Varshavyanka-class diesel electric submarines. Overall, six frigates and six submarines are expected to be commissioned by 2018.

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