Moscow - (Saba):
Nikolai Patrushev, Assistant to the Russian President and Chairman of the Maritime Council, affirmed that the Black Sea Fleet is successfully performing its missions within the framework of the special military operation and is effectively countering NATO threats and provocations.
This came in a congratulatory message on the occasion of Black Sea Fleet Day, celebrated annually on May 13. Patrushev praised the heroism and dedication of the fleet's sailors in protecting Russia's southern borders, wishing them health and success.
The Black Sea Fleet is a strategic force in the Russian Navy, comprising submarines, warships, fighter aircraft, and coastal forces. Founded in 1783 in Sevastopol, it is considered a security pillar in southern Russia.
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