The ships of the Baltic Fleet returned from a long hike
The commander of the Baltic Fleet, Alexander Nosatov, on behalf of the Military Council of the Baltic Fleet congratulated the crews on the successful implementation of the tasks assigned to the long-distance ocean voyage and wished the naval sailors new successes in combat training.
“The soldiers who distinguished themselves in the long march were awarded valuable gifts from the fleet command. A number of servicemen will be presented to state and departmental awards, ”added the district.
The press service noted that the ships returned to be technically sound and ready after the replenishment of the necessary stocks to carry out tasks for their intended purpose.
Initially it was reported that the ships should return to Baltiysk 30 December 2017, but in the end their stay in the Mediterranean was extended for two weeks. Only 2 January all three ships proceeded from the Mediterranean through the Strait of Gibraltar into the Atlantic Ocean and headed for the return to the Baltic.
- Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
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