Russian troops on the protection of the Black Sea. How to respond to the West?

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The Black Sea region is of particular importance for the strategic security of our country. It is observed increased activity of foreign countries, potentially threatening Russian interests. To deter foreign aggression and to respond to current threats, a developed group is created and maintained in the region, including all major branches and types of troops and forces. The command of the Southern Military District, which is responsible for the defense of the Black Sea sector, has all the means to repel an attack, deliver retaliatory strikes, and also for strategic non-nuclear deterrence.

The direction of the Black Sea is included in the zone of responsibility of the Southern Military District and its troops. First of all, the defense of the region is carried out by the Red Banner Black Sea Fleet - its surface and submarine forces, as well as coastal troops. Also, various compounds of other species and genera have been deployed near the Black Sea, capable of supporting the EFC and carrying out coastal protection. Thus, Russia can claim the first place in size and power of troops in the region. Consider the Black Sea direction in more detail.



Red Banner Black Sea Fleet

At the moment, there are more than 75 ships, boats and submarines of all main classes and types in the lists of the KChF. A part of these combat units is being repaired and modernized, and so far it cannot participate in real operations. Among them, the only ship of the 1 rank is the Moskva missile cruiser (1164 Ave.). Also on repair are the guard "Ladny" (Ave. 1135) and the only submarine in the KCHF Ave. 877 - "Red Sormovo".


Ships of the 68 Brigade for the Protection of the Water District, Sevastopol


At the service there are five guards of three different types, carrying rocket, artillery and torpedo weapons. Among them are the three newest frigates of the 11356 Ave, which entered service in the 2016-17 years. There are amphibious forces in the 7 BDK of two projects, 1171 and 775, as well as five boats Ave 11770, 1176 and 02510. The KChF is the only operator of small missile hovercraft, 1239 Ave. - it has two such combat units. Also in the ranks there are two IRC projects 1234 and 21631. The area of ​​rocket boats is represented by five representatives of the 1241 Ave. The 6 service of small anti-submarine ships of the 1124 project and the only patrol ship of the 22160 project are carried.

The mine-sweeping forces of the KChF include 9 ships of various types. This number includes ships of relatively old projects 1258 or 1265, as well as a representative of the modern pr. 12700. There are four reconnaissance ships of several projects. The newest of them is “Ivan Khurs” pr. 18280, which became part of fleet in the past year.


Indicative shooting at events about the Navy Day, 2018


The submarine forces of the KChF include the Red Sormovo submarine, which had gone down for repair, as well as the six newest diesel-electric submarines, the 636.3 Ave. All these ships are capable of carrying modern missile and torpedo weapons. Of particular importance is the Kalibr-PL missile system, which provides the possibility of striking targets at operational strategic depth.

Finally, the Red Banner Black Sea Fleet has a developed group of vessels providing all the necessary types, from tankers and rescue boats to diving bots and hospital ships.


The flagship of the Black Sea Fleet - missile cruiser "Moscow" Ave. 1164


All ships and vessels of the KChF were consolidated into one division, seven brigades and three separate divisions. The fleet has four points of base - Sevastopol, Novorossiysk, Feodosiya and Donuzlav. At the expense of these naval bases, complete freedom of action of ships and submarines is ensured in the entire water area of ​​the Black Sea and in the nearest regions.

Air protection

From the air, the southwestern borders of Russia can cover several formations from the composition of the Navy and VKS. First of all, it’s a sea aviation Black Sea Fleet. She owns two airbases in the Crimea - Kacha and Saki. At the Kacha aerodrome, the 318th mixed aviation regiment is based; in Saki stands the 43rd Separate Naval Assault Aviation Regiment. KChF naval aviation has several types of aircraft and helicopters. To solve various combat missions, Su-24M bombers, Su-30SM fighters, as well as Be-12 anti-submarine aircraft and Ka-27 helicopters are used. There is a fleet of transport equipment.


Frigate "Admiral Grigorovich"


On the Black Sea line, air connections of the 4 th Red Banner Army of the Air Force and Air Defense can be involved. Directly in the Crimea is based 27-I mixed air division, including three air regiments. The 37 th Air Force Combined Aviation Regiment (Guards Base) operates Su-24M bombers and Su-25CM attack aircraft. At the airfield Belbek serves 38 th Fighter Regiment, at the disposal of which there are Su-27 aircraft of several modifications and newer Su-30М2. The 39 helicopter regiment is based in Dzhankoy. In its squadrons there are helicopters of types Ka-52, Mi-28 and Mi-8AMTSH.

At some distance from the Black Sea, but within the combat radius of the vehicle, a number of other air formations from the 4 Army of the Air Force and Air Defense are deployed. If necessary, numerous fighter, bomber, assault and helicopter regiments and squadrons can perform combat operations from nearby regions.

Land component

Almost all of the land part of the Russian Black Sea coast has been deployed. First of all, these are coastal forces of the KChF, the bulk of which are now concentrated in the Crimea. There is a developed land group capable of solving a wide range of tasks of various kinds in any conditions. Several compounds are based in the Krasnodar Territory.


MRK "Bora" pr. 1239


One of the main formations of the KChF coastal forces is the 126th separate Gorlovka coastal defense brigade, including tank, artillery, infantry and other battalions. In Sevastopol, the 810th Separate Guards Brigade of the Marine Corps is based. In Temryuk, on the coast of the Sea of ​​Azov, the 382nd separate marine corps battalion serves. On different coasts of the Black Sea there are two rocket and artillery brigades, which operate including coastal defense complexes. In Crimea, there is also the 8th separate artillery regiment covering the coastline. There is also the 1096th separate anti-aircraft missile regiment. The KChF coastal troops include all the necessary reconnaissance, RBM and support units.

In Novorossiysk and Sochi, two anti-aircraft missile regiments are stationed from the 51-th division of the air defense of the 4-th army of the Air Force and Air Defense. In Crimea, there are three regiments of the 31 th air defense division with the subordination of the 4 th army. The armament of these units consists of anti-aircraft complexes of various types, up to the long-range systems C-300PM and C-400.


BDK "Caesar Kunikov" (pr. 775) unloads armored vehicles


In the nearby regions there are a large number of units and formations from other types of armed forces and types of troops subordinate to the command of the Southern Military District. If necessary, they can provide support to coastal forces of the FSC, but their deployment and deployment need some time. The list of units and formations called upon to aid the fleet depends on specific tasks and threats.

Block area

Available information from open sources shows the approximate potential of Russian troops in the Black Sea region. It is immediately clear that, in the event of an open conflict, formations of the Navy, coastal and land forces, air force and air defense can completely block the entire region and prevent all major threats from the likely enemy. For the latter, a so-called. A2 / AD zone, in which any effective military activity is extremely difficult or impossible.


ДЭПЛ "Новороссийск" пр. 636.3


Using the available ground, ship and airborne means, the Russian armed forces are able to create an almost continuous radar field over the Black Sea and part of the surrounding areas. Any activities of third countries will not go unnoticed, and aggressive intentions will be revealed in time. In this case, the army will be able to respond accordingly.

A significant part of the Black Sea is blocked by Russian anti-aircraft systems located in the Crimea and on the east coast. They create a highly effective echelon air defense system. Due to this, the probability of successful actions of combat aviation or high-precision armament of the enemy is sharply reduced. In the organization of air defense bases and ship connections in the sea should participate ships with the appropriate equipment and weapons.


Armored 126-th separate coastal defense brigade at the exercise


Similarly, the situation is with the protection of the south-western frontiers from enemy surface ships. To combat them, coastal missile and artillery systems can be used, as well as aircraft missiles or weapons of ships and submarines. Removal of mobile weapons carriers at optimal boundaries is capable of ensuring complete overlapping of the entire water area of ​​the Black Sea.

The KChF has a wide range of weapons suitable for attacking coastal targets. The greatest interest in this area are the Caliber missile systems for submarines and surface ships. Cruise missiles of this family, intended for strikes against stationary targets, show a range of at least 1500-2000 km. Due to this, such missiles can hit targets not only on the shores of the Black Sea, but also in more remote areas. In fact, the “Gauges”, having outstanding characteristics, become an effective tool for non-nuclear deterrence of a potential enemy.

The Red Banner Black Sea Fleet is designed to solve combat missions not only in the Black Sea, but also beyond. It is this association that is responsible for working in the Mediterranean. Trips to more remote regions are also possible. The departure of ships and submarines beyond the Black Sea region in a known manner influences the tasks of the fleet and gives commanders new opportunities.


Air Base Novofedorovka (Saki)


So, the presence of the ships of the Russian Navy, primarily from the composition of the EFC, in the Mediterranean Sea was established. In addition to solving combat missions, the fleet repeatedly participated in real operations. Thus, in recent years, the landing forces of the KChF provide transportation of military goods to Syria. In the future, warships of the KChF repeatedly provided anti-air cover for the ports and coastal areas of Syria. Also, combat units of the KChF attacked the targets of terrorists with the use of high-precision weapons.

Strategic strength

According to open data, a fairly large group of forces of the Russian army is concentrated on the Black Sea and in the nearest regions, and all the main branches of the army are represented in it. This allows you to protect the strategically important south-west direction from the aggressive activities of a potential enemy.


Su-30М2 fighter at the Belbek airfield


In the event of a real armed conflict, the Black Sea group and other troops of the Southern Military District, using the available means and weapons, can inflict unacceptable damage on the enemy. Obviously, such collisions will lead to losses on our part. However, an attempt to solve combat missions in the protected Black Sea region would be too costly for the enemy, and in all spheres, first of all, in aviation and surface ships.

If necessary, ships and submarines, as well as the KChF naval aviation, can solve tasks outside the Black Sea. In some conditions, such work may be associated with a reduction in the overall potential and the emergence of significant risks - all this should be expected in connection with the distance from the bases and land facilities of the army.

In its present form, Russian troops on the Black Sea and in the vicinity of it represent a serious force capable of withstanding various opponents. However, current successes do not give a reason to stop its development. The Black Sea region is of interest for different countries, some of which are unfriendly to Russia. Given the risk of possible active confrontation in the Black Sea, the development of both the Black Sea Fleet and other troops capable of operating in the region should be continued. This will allow maintaining combat capability at the proper level, meeting the requirements of the times, as well as keeping the potential adversary from rash actions.

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  1. +9
    April 10 2019 05: 50
    "Krasnoe Sormovo" - "Kaluga" in the north for a long time. Bora is waiting for engine repairs. In general, the list of ships and submarine needs to be reduced by a third, the author swung too widely
  2. +2
    April 10 2019 05: 53
    They think little, if the outbreak in the Black Sea begins, then it will cover all the seas and oceans of this planet, since Russia has a way out to all points of the world from its shores.
    1. +3
      April 10 2019 08: 22
      good day. somehow there was an article in VO that with exits we have just not so much.
    2. -1
      April 10 2019 14: 57
      Quote: Strashila
      They think little, if the outbreak in the Black Sea begins, then it will cover all the seas and oceans of this planet, since Russia has a way out to all points of the world from its shores.

      You look a little shallow, if something starts Russian fleet will be involved in full growth (greater number of forces) then this means that there are several tens of minutes left to live on planet earth ..
    3. 0
      April 13 2019 20: 16
      Only 2 exits to the Barents Sea and the Pacific Ocean. And those under the US cap
  3. -3
    April 10 2019 06: 46
    and so far cannot participate in real operations. Among them, the only ship of the 1st rank is the Moscow missile cruiser (Project 1164). So much for Moscow’s measures. Even the sponsored cruiser cannot modernize the complete disgrace. negative
    1. +2
      April 10 2019 08: 17
      So there goes the game - who needs a pie. The coffin loomed before Moscow - when Putin was asked the question, why do they want to repair Moscow in the north, and not in the Crimea? Putin promised to sort out and resolve the issue in favor of the Crimea.

      In the North, the plant already has the experience and competencies that have been gained in work on Ustinov. There they also shouted for 3 years, we’ll make candy. As a result, not 3, but 5,5 years and more money came out. In Crimea, initially more expensive than the total for Ustinov, plus in terms of all 8 years will be released. However, the moment was missed and now Moscow to the North can only go in tow.
      1. +2
        April 10 2019 08: 27
        I agree I had to go to the North, especially since Ustinov was modernized there, and I remember that they attracted specialists from other factories
        1. +3
          April 10 2019 11: 35
          Quote: Alexander Galaktionov
          I agree it was necessary to the North, especially since Ustinov was modernized there

          Specialists who have already got their hands on a ship of a certain project will work faster and better. Crimeans will now simply "blunt" for a long time. And the opportunities in the north are much more serious. he himself worked in Severodvinsk and is sure that now we have nothing cooler than Zvezdochka and SMP.
          1. 0
            April 10 2019 15: 05
            Quote: Gritsa
            And the opportunities in the north are much more serious. he himself worked in Severodvinsk and is sure that now we have nothing cooler than Zvezdochka and SMP.

            I agree with you, BUT if you think strategically, then the production capacity in the Crimea must be restored and as quickly as possible, besides this, the "North" does not experience a shortage of orders, but they will not be superfluous for the Crimean ones, and there will be a point in the radical modernization of these, these orders modernization and pay off, but the fact that it takes more time is okay ..
  4. 0
    April 10 2019 06: 56
    Crimea and Kaliningrad should be strengthened by Ships, air defense, airplanes and Iskanders
    1. AUL
      +1
      April 10 2019 07: 12
      What an original, unexpected offer! wassat And how was it earlier up there that you didn’t guess about it?
      1. 0
        April 10 2019 07: 20
        On the Su-35 in Kaliningrad has not yet reached!
      2. +5
        April 10 2019 07: 23
        Remember what Klintsevich said
        1. AUL
          +1
          April 10 2019 07: 56
          I will definitely remember! I’ll even write it down! wassat
          1. 0
            April 10 2019 16: 08
            Alexander, who is Galaktionov, I will tell you more: the US military concept is also defensive, they prefer to defend themselves on a foreign land and the threat is not always fatal, they often deliver a preemptive blow to those who encroach on the established system of economic relations , a democratic way of life and is simply self-sufficient enough to make independent decisions, thereby calling into question the existing hierarchy of international relations, etc. But the fact that this is also a kind of defense is an indisputable fact. In general, no one has ever called himself an aggressor, even the Nazis, so any imperative is always clothed in a form that is digestible for the moral preferences of most ordinary people.
  5. 0
    April 10 2019 11: 47
    I read the Comments, I thought .. but I came to the conclusion that no one would stick into the Black Sea in any situation, they would pull the maximum from the Mediterranean, and this is already World
  6. 0
    April 10 2019 22: 06
    Curved translation from the language of a likely adversary.
  7. AAK
    +1
    April 11 2019 00: 33
    During the Soviet era, the ground forces in the Crimea were united in the 19th Army Corps. The current 2 brigades, taking into account separate regiments and battalions, of which, in fact, only 136 BrBO can be attributed to "clean" ground troops, is somewhat insufficient, given the risk of a military conflict with Ukraine in the North Crimean direction (in this case, the deployment of helicopters is tactically justified 39 air regiment at the former airfield of the VTA regiment in Dzhankoy).
    As for the fleet: a significant naval grouping is not needed in the Black Sea Fleet. GvRKr "Moskva" is generally redundant in the Black Sea and if it is repaired, it is advisable to transfer to the north or to the Far East.
    In the group of surface ships from relatively large, the presence of 5-6 (brigade) fr. 11356, the more they will spend considerable time on rotation in the eastern Mediterranean. Submarines, taking into account the updating of their composition, are also sufficient. Of the OVR ships, the old IPCs and minesweepers require replacement - this is the main problem of the Black Sea Fleet.
    There are problems with individual bases. Novoozernoe (Donuzlav) is now actually a "dead" PB, the state of the structures is "Mamai ran", the berths are empty (the length of the piers allows at least 5-6 ships of the SKR-BDK rank to moor, and all of the 10 coastal sites for the DKVP basing are empty) ... Also devastation in the former PB in the Black Sea (previously the battalion of MRK, "Lightning" and "Gadfly" was based). In Balaklava, Feodosia and Kerch, from the military - only the coast guard of the FSB.
    By Air Force: Only 5 airfields are used (with normal protective caponiers only in Belbek), 3 more large ones (Oktyabrskoye, Veseloye and Kirovskoye) are in a dilapidated state, especially runways and radio equipment, previously they had 2 MRA regiments (Tu-22M2 and M3 and MiG-29 regiment. Given the need to have a network of dispersal aerodromes in the Crimea for an endangered period, it is necessary to put in order the 3 above, as well as the runway (length up to 2000 m) of the airfield in Mirny (Donuzlav), the old airfield at Cape Khersones (Sevastopol) , the airfield of the former naval school in Bagherovo (Kerch) and the runway of the former aircraft repair plant in Yevpatoriya, but this, in addition to the military need, is also a very serious expense, but with the money we have ....
    Given the fact that large ship formations of likely adversaries in the Black Sea are unlikely to enter, ship-to-ship battles are not expected there, it’s easier, more efficient and cheaper to build up an air force: 1 frigate in cost - Su-MiG squadron or Tu-22 link , airfields - in abundance, response time to the target - many times less, survival in battle - higher ...
  8. 0
    April 11 2019 22: 22
    I am certainly not an expert in naval matters. But what kind of submarine "Krasnoe Sormovo" is the author talking about? The only submarine of the KCHF project 877 B-871 from September 97 was named "Alrosa". Built at the Krasnoye Sormovo plant in Nizhny Novgorod.
    1. 0
      April 23 2019 11: 12
      The author apparently means that the submarine of this project is now being repaired at the Krasnoye Sormovo plant.
  9. 0
    April 12 2019 08: 57
    A non-standard view from the window of the house in Novofedorovka opens)
  10. 0
    April 13 2019 20: 15
    Some kind of nonsense. Why the author does not compare the Black Sea Fleet of Russia even with the Turkish fleet in the Black Sea? But the Turkish fleet has long become stronger. Not to mention the US Navy in the Mediterranean.
  11. +1
    April 23 2019 11: 08
    For the capture of the Crimea by the enemy, I personally am calm - there is clearly enough manpower and resources there, as in the surrounding areas, so that no one even thinks of going into it with aggression and landing, even from the coast, even from land. The real danger to Crimea is represented only by ships and aircraft of the USA and NATO with cruise missiles. It is a large-scale strike by a large number of cruise missiles from different directions that overlaps the capabilities of the Black Sea Fleet air defense systems and coastal air defense systems and air defense aircraft. For example, a strike of more than 1000 of the same Tomahawks or their analogs within two to three hours - will the air defense of Crimea and the Black Sea Fleet withstand this? Are there so many combat-ready missile defense systems in the BC in positions? Given the fact that most of the strikes in the event of such a development will fall precisely on air defense systems (radar and air defense systems), ships of the Black Sea Fleet with its own significant air defense, warehouses, control and communications points?
    1. +1
      April 23 2019 11: 16
      It won’t stand it for sure. But the result of such a blow, as Putin stated openly, will be the launch of completely different missiles at decision centers.
      1. 0
        April 23 2019 11: 20
        Apparently this alone can stop the United States and NATO from such a development.
  12. -1
    April 28 2020 13: 24
    Crimea is a natural fortress and unsinkable aircraft carrier. Whoever has Crimea in his hands has control over the Black Sea. Hence the wild hysteria in the West about the return of Crimea to Russia - they are not sorry for Ukraine, they are offended to lose dominance in the Black Sea region.

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