[Regnum] Ships with a new weapons system will be included in the Caspian Flotilla, taking into account the exclusion of any threats from maritime directions. This was stated on November 15 by the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseyev, in his congratulations on Caspian Flotilla Day.
"Today, the Caspian Flotilla's combat strength includes the latest ships equipped with high-precision weapons and support vessels. They effectively solve problems of any complexity. In the near term, the Caspian Flotilla will continue to be equipped with new ships and new weapons systems," Moiseyev said.
He noted that the renewal of the flotilla will allow the Navy to perform its functions at the proper level. In addition, the flotilla will also acquire a comprehensive and self-sufficient basing system. The development of coastal infrastructure is also in the plans, the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy added.
“The aviation and coastal components of the flotilla will also continue to develop, taking into account the exclusion of any threats from sea directions,” Moiseyev emphasized.
At the same time, the admiral noted that the history of the flotilla’s creation is inextricably linked with “significant achievements for the benefit of the Fatherland.”
In 1696, the Boyar Duma issued a decree "There shall be sea vessels." In November 1722, a military flotilla and a military port were created in Astrakhan to protect the Caspian Sea coast, Moiseyev recalled.
As reported by the Regnum news agency, on July 28, congratulating the Russian military on Navy Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted the important role of sailors and officers in achieving the goals of the special operation. Russian sailors are fighting bravely, defending Sevastopol and other Black Sea and Azov ports. During the special operation, more than 30 thousand Russian sailors and officers were awarded high state awards, the president said.
The head of state also announced the final stage of development of a number of medium- and shorter-range strike systems, including those that enhance the capabilities of the Russian Navy's coastal forces.
On July 30, the Russian Navy began scheduled exercises to use the forces of the Baltic, Northern, Pacific fleets and the Caspian flotilla. The combat training involved about 300 surface ships and boats, submarines and support vessels, up to 50 aircraft, more than 200 units of military and special equipment, over 20 thousand military and civilian personnel of units and formations.
The crews of ships, naval aviation units and coastal troops of three fleets and the Caspian Flotilla completed over 300 combat exercises with the practical use of weapons in just a few days.