Navy of the Russian Federation
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Main article: Russian Armed Forces
The Navy (Navy) is one of the three types of armed forces of the Russian Federation, designed to conduct hostilities at sea in order to ensure the defense and security of the Russian Federation.
History
2024
Severnaya Verf launched the frigate Admiral Isakov
The Severnaya Verf shipyard in St. Petersburg launched the Project 22350 frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Isakov on September 27, 2024. This is the fourth ship of this series, designed to replenish the composition of the Russian Navy. Read more here
In St. Petersburg, the mine defense ship Afanasy Ivannikov was launched
On August 9, 2024, a St. Petersburg solemn ceremony of launching a new mine defense ship Afanasy Ivannikov took place in. The event, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the end of the Battle of Leningrad, was held with the participation of the Governor St. Petersburg Alexandra Beglova and Commander-in-Chief NAVY Russia Admiral Alexander Moiseev. More here
The Russian Navy received the Stupinets missile boat
The Russian Navy has been replenished with the new Project 12418 Stupinets missile boat. This became known in July 2024. The crew of the ship has already been formed and is at the shipyard. Read more here
Nuclear submarine "Arkhangelsk" with hypersonic missiles went to sea
The newest nuclear submarine (APL) "Arkhangelsk" of the project 885M began sea trials. This was reported on June 17, 2024 by the online edition "Газета.ru." The submarine, equipped with hypersonic missiles, was sent to sea to conduct factory tests, which will last several months. Read more here
Appointed a new commander of the Baltic Fleet
On July 8, 2024, Sergei Lipilin was appointed commander of the Baltic Fleet, former fleet commander Vice Admiral Vladimir Vorobyov became deputy commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. Read more here.
At the naval bases of the Russian Navy create control points for anti-ship protection
At the naval bases of the Navy Russia , the creation of control points for anti-ship protection (PRZ) began, as Ministry of Defence reported in the Russian Federation in early June 2024. One of the first objects where such a point was established was the Kamchatka brigade of ships for the protection of the water area. In addition to the PRZ, air observation points with a watch service are also organized here.
According to the Ministry of Defense, the Navy has already conducted several exercises to repel attacks by air and sea drones. These exercises took place as part of a combat training program for the PRZ, which provides for the destruction of keyless boats (BEC) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Particular attention is paid to the Black Sea, where attacks using UAVs and BECs are already taking place. Captain I rank Vasily Dandykin stressed that, despite the limited capabilities of the Ukrainian forces, it is possible that Western countries can undertake such attacks, hiding behind Kyiv. An example of such a scenario is the explosion of the Northern Streams.
According to military expert Dmitry Boltenkov, for the effective protection of bases, it is necessary to organize several lines of defense. On long-range approaches, UAVs should meet with fighter aircraft and interceptors, then long-range anti-aircraft systems of S-400 and anti-aircraft missile systems of ships. When approaching the base, UAVs should be under heavy fire from anti-aircraft artillery installations and small arms.
Vasily Dandykin noted that twin anti-aircraft installations are being installed along the perimeter of the bases, in places with sectors convenient for shooting. ZU-23-2 He added that the creation and development of anti-ballistic defense control points at the naval bases of the Russian Navy is an important step to ensure security and increase the country's defense capability. These measures will significantly improve the protection of bases from modern threats, including unmanned boats and aircraft.[1]
Admiral Viktor Liina appointed Chief of the General Staff of the Navy
Admiral Liina Viktor Nikolaevich was appointed the new chief of the General Staff of the Navy in April 2024.
From 2018 to 2019, the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Moiseev and Liina already served together, heading the Black Sea Fleet.
Russian warships of the Pacific Fleet crossed the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and entered the Red Sea
The group included the missile cruiser Varyag and the frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov. The press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet on March 28, 2024 stated that the ships fulfill "the assigned tasks as part of a long sea trip." The frigate "Marshal Shaposhnikov" arrived at the port of Massaua, Eritrea.
Admiral Alexander Moiseev appointed Acting Commander-in-Chief of the Navy
In March 2024, the hero of Russia, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, was appointed interim commander-in-chief of the Russian Navy. It is expected that in the near future he may get rid of the interim prefix.
Alexander Moiseev is also a submariner. Kaliningradets, most of his service is associated with the Northern Fleet. In 2011, by decree of President Dmitry Medvedev, he received the title Hero of Russia - for successful missile launches from a strategic submarine.
The nuclear submarine "Prince Pozharsky" was launched
February 3, 2024 Ministry of Defence Russia reported that in Severodvinsk at the plant "" the Sevmash withdrawal from the boathouse of the submarine cruiser "Prince Pozharsky" took place. A new nuclear submarine has been launched, said to be part of Russia's maritime strategic nuclear force. More. here
2023
BDK "Novocherkassk" blown up by NATO missile in Feodosia
On December 26, 2023, two Ukrainian Su-24M aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force attacked the Novocherkassk BDK in Feodosia with Storm Shadow cruise missiles.
Eyewitnesses published photos and videos of powerful explosions and a strong fire in the Feodosia port on social networks. After the first explosion, during a fire, a second explosion occurred on the ship, much more powerful than the first.
The wreckage of the ship scattered around the city, glass was broken in houses near the port, the school was damaged 800 meters from the explosion site. It is assumed that the explosive cargo located on the ship detonated.
Transfer of two submarines to the fleet of the Russian Navy
At the end of November 2023, it became known about the transfer of two nuclear submarines (nuclear submarines) to the Russian Navy - the strategic Alexander III and the multipurpose Krasnoyarsk. The fact that acceptance documents were signed on the transfer of two submarines built at Sevmash to the fleet was reported by RIA Novosti, citing a source in the military-industrial complex. Read more here.
Moving Black Sea Fleet ships from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk and Feodosia
In October 2023, discussions were held about the movement of Russian ships from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk and Feodosia due to the danger of missile attacks on the fleet. At this time, the Black Sea Fleet cannot fully ensure its security.
This requires full control not only over the Black Sea, but also airspace. While the Armed Forces of Ukraine have access to the sea, and NATO aviation directs drones and missiles, the danger remains, Rybar wrote.
The distance from the contact line in the Kherson region and from Odessa is 400 and 580 km to Feodosia and Novorossiysk, which exceeds the combat range of the Storm Shadow and SCALP cruise missiles.
Problems with air defense and PLO ships
Almost all small missile ships of Russia of a new construction do not have air defense systems. They do not have any PLO means at all, which is why the ships are defenseless against the torpedo and any underwater threat.
The new few 12,700 minesweepers are equipped with ineffective mine countermeasures and are actually "ships to the first mine."
Helicopters with early radar detection systems (AWACS) exist in single copies: things are much worse with them than with aircraft. Patrol and anti-submarine aircraft in the form of obsolete IL-38 are on the verge of extinction.
New painting of ships makes it difficult to identify them from enemy satellites
In June 2023, the Russian Navy created problems for the enemy to identify models of their ships due to the new color.
Due to the repainting of Russian warships, namely the bow and stern, the ability to identify a specific model of the ship has practically disappeared, enemy sources reported. Now the size of ships in satellite images is greatly distorted.
For example, the size of the frigate "Admiral Makarov" (in the satellite image) is 124.8m, but due to repainting, only 90 m are visible.
Russia doubles number of specially trained dolphins - The Telegraph UK
Russia has doubled the number of specially trained dolphins deployed to protect the Black Sea Fleet from Ukrainian attacks, The Telegraph UK wrote in June 2023. Pens for combat dolphins are located at the entrance to Sevastopol Harbor, this was known in the first days of the conflict in Ukraine. Their purpose is to prevent Ukrainian divers from entering the naval base and prevent sabotage against Russian warships. "
Attack of three drones on the reconnaissance ship "Ivan Khurs"
After the terrorist attack on September 26, 2022, when the United States undermined the Nord Stream-1 and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines by the Russian military, measures are being taken to protect such facilities. And not in vain.
On the night of May 24, 2023, the Russian reconnaissance ship of Project 18280 Ivan Khurs was attacked by three naval drones after passing the Bosphorus Strait 40 nautical miles north of it (in the southern Black Sea). The ship carried out tasks to ensure the safety of the Turkish Stream and Blue Stream gas pipelines in the economic zone of Turkey.
The time of the attack is 5.30 in the morning. The attack was successfully repelled. The ship was not damaged. It was reported that all enemy boats were destroyed by a Russian ship with 14.5 mm turret machine gun launchers 140 km northeast of the Bosphorus. Ivan Khurs continues to fulfill its tasks.
There is reason to believe that the drones were launched from a commercial civilian vessel, the Rybar channel wrote.
Entry into combat service of the frigate "Admiral Gorshkov"
In early January 2023, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate officially entered combat service. This ship is equipped with the latest Zircon hypersonic missile systems. Read more here.
2022
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation will spend 1.6 billion rubles on updating control and relay aircraft
At the end of September 2022, it became known about the serial modernization of control and relay aircraft. IL-22 SURT The corresponding contract Ministry of Defence RUSSIAN FEDERATION was signed by "" Experimental Machine-Building Plant named after V.M. Myasishchev(EMZ, part of the UAC Transport Aviation Division). More. here
New Maritime Doctrine
In July 2022, a new Maritime Doctrine of the Russian Federation was presented:
- The US course towards dominance in the oceans is the main challenge to the national security of the Russian Federation.
- Provides for activity on Svalbard, Franz Josef Land, Novaya Zemlya and Wrangel Island. The Kuril and Baltic Straits, the Black Sea and the eastern part of the Mediterranean are important for the national security of Russia.
- The lack of a sufficient number of basing points outside the Russian Federation to provide ships and ships of the Navy is a risk.
- The Russian Federation will strengthen the military infrastructure in Crimea and strengthen the Black Sea Fleet.
- The maritime doctrine provides for the presence of logistics points in the Red Sea in the Russian Federation.
- The new maritime doctrine provides for the development of industries for the construction of modern aircraft carriers for the navy.
- The Russian Federation can use military force to realize its interests in the oceans with the exhaustion of diplomatic capabilities.
The world's largest nuclear submarine Dmitry Donskoy is being disposed of
July 20, 2022 it became known about the withdrawal of the nuclear submarine Dmitry Donskoy (project 941 UM "Shark") from the combat staff of the Russian fleet. The vessel will be disposed of, RIA Novosti reports, citing a source in the military-industrial complex. According to the interlocutor, the name "Dmitry Donskoy" was assigned to another strategic nuclear submarine of the Borey-A class (project 955A), which was laid down at Sevmash in 2021. Read more here.
Receiving the "Doomsday weapon" carrier
On July 8, 2022, the first Poseidon naval drone carrier submarine, Belgorod, was officially transferred to the Russian Navy (Navy). Thus, the Russian fleet received the first regular carrier of nuclear torpedoes, which in the West are called "Yom Kippur weapons." Poseidon drones can carry conventional and nuclear munitions, which will allow them to hit different targets: aircraft carrier groups, coastal fortifications and infrastructure. Read more here.
Loss of the Flagship of the Black Sea Fleet cruiser "Moscow"
On April 14, 2022, the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy missile cruiser Moskva sank after a strike carried out on April 13, 2022 by the Neptune missile system of the Ukrainian Navy. Read more here.
2021
Construction of a new aircraft carrier for 500 billion rubles
On May 18, 2021, it became known about Russia's planned spending on the construction of a new aircraft carrier - about 500 billion rubles. This figure was named by RIA Novosti by Vladimir Pospelov, a member of the collegium of the Military-Industrial Commission (MIC) of Russia, a member of the Maritime Collegium under the government. Read more here.
Sudan suspends treaty with Russia to build sea base on Red Sea under US pressure
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sudan commented in April 2021 on the freezing of the agreement with Russia. This is due to the question of creating a marine base due to US pressure. This was reported by the Al Arabiya TV channel, which learned this decision.
 | According to the former commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Vladimir Komoedov, Washington is not interested in expanding the Russian naval presence. He said that during the USSR, Russia carried out this "very well. But the holy place is not empty. " |  |
Also on April 28, they learned that Sudan had suspended the agreement construction on the Russian naval base in the country. Later, the agency Bloomberg clarified that we are also talking about a ban on any new deployment of the Russian military in one of the bays of the republic.
The agreement on a maritime base on the Red Sea was signed in 2020. Under the terms of the agreement, Africa will provide land for the Russian Navy to accommodate no more than four ships.
2019: Nikolai Evmenov appointed to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy
Nikolai Evmenov was appointed to the post of Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in 2019. He was born in 1962 in Moscow, studied in St. Petersburg, commanded the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet, since 2016 - the Northern Fleet. He took office as commander-in-chief when the Navy was deprived of its fleets by the reform of Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, essentially remaining only a body with representative functions, whose tasks included shipbuilding. From December 2023, all fleets, including the Black Sea, were again transferred to the control of the commander-in-chief.
2000: Submarine "Kursk" sank
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The death of the battleship "Novorossiysk" in Sevastopol
On October 29, 1955, the battleship Novorossiysk was blown up in the Northern Bay of Sevastopol. According to various sources, from 617 to 829 people died, including rescuers. On the eve of the flagship of the Black Sea Fleet returned from the campaign and anchored near the Marine Hospital. Part of the crew was released on dismissal. About 1.5 thousand people remained on board.
A powerful explosion on the starboard side, as a result of which a hole of 150 sq.m. was formed, thundered at 1.30 in the night. The holds, pumping station and part of the sleeping cubicles were flooded. About 200 sailors died immediately.
About 20 minutes after the explosion, it was decided to tow Novorossiysk in shallow water. 800 team members were built on the upper deck. The commander of the Black Sea Fleet, Vice Admiral Parkhomenko, who arrived at the battleship, refused to evacuate the personnel, believing that the situation was under control. But the towing attempt only aggravated the situation - the flagship tilted hard on the port side. At 04.14, he turned over and rested his masts in the ground. Who could jump from the upper deck into the water. Those in the inner compartments were doomed.
Nine people were rescued from the flooded ship. Seven of them - through holes cut into the bottom, through which air began to escape. Until November 1, divers heard the dead sailors sing "Our proud" Varyag "does not surrender to the enemy...
The cause of the death of Novorossiysk, the former flagship of the Italian Navy Guilio Cesare, has not been established. Experts, based on the nature of the explosion and the state of the mines themselves by 1955, consider the official version of its detonation on the German bottom mine unconvincing. As well as the version of the demolition of the battleship by Italian combat swimmers.
Perhaps there is a British trace in this tragedy.In 1948, when the ship was handed over to the USSR on reparations, Churchill had already made his speech in Fulton. Prior to that, the battleship was located in Malta for several years - the main base of the British Navy on the Mediterranean Sea. Before the transfer to the USSR, it was subjected to serious modernization. Then the "hell's parcel" could be laid in the bow.
By 1955, the USSR had strengthened its position in the Middle East, and Novorossiysk was just preparing for a trip to the Mediterranean Sea.
After the tragedy in Sevastopol, the military commissar of the Navy, Admiral Kuznetsov, was demoted and removed from office, and the program for the construction of the ocean navy was curtailed. Khrushchev took the course of "peaceful coexistence."
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1783: The beginning of the formation of the Black Sea Fleet
On May 13, 1783, a squadron under the command of Vice Admiral Fedot Klokachev arrived in the Akhtiar Bay of Sevastopol. It is this day that is considered to be the beginning of the formation of the Black Sea Fleet, despite the official creation in 1785.
1731: Birth of the Pacific Fleet
On May 21, 1731, the Okhotsk Military Port was established in the Far East - the first permanent naval unit of Russia. On this day, the holiday of the Pacific Fleet of Russia is celebrated.
1703: Birth of the Baltic Fleet
On May 18, 1703, a rowing boat flotilla with soldiers of the Preobrazhensky and Semenovsky regiments under the command of Peter I captured the Swedish ships Gedan and Astrild at the mouth of the Neva, marking the first victory of Russian sailors in naval battle.
This day was the starting point for the development of the Baltic Fleet - the oldest naval fleet, whose sailors participated in almost all important historical events of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and modern Russia.
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