The temporary commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet claims it will soon be replenished with new warships
STANISLAV POHORILOV – FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST 2022, 13:07
Viktor Sokolov, the acting Commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation said that this year, the fleet will be replenished with new weapons, including 12 ships and vessels.
Source: Kremlin-aligned news agencies TASS and Kryminform
Quote from Sokolov: "A delivery of 33 units of new and modernised weapons and equipment is planned for this year: 12 ships and support vessels, and 21 pieces of special equipment."
Background: Sokolov was appointed acting commander of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation on 10 August. Previously, he held the position of head of the Naval Academy of the Russian Federation named in honour of Admiral Kuznetsov.
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