New air defense compound in Tiksi began to receive military equipment
According to a popular report, more than 170 units of weapons were delivered to the location of the new compound. military and special equipment. In addition, for the construction of a military camp delivered another batch of building materials. All cargoes were delivered by civil ships, chartered by the command of the Northern Fleet, by Sevmoputi.
- it is spoken in the message of the Ministry of Defense.
The military department noted that 85 units of military equipment were delivered from Arkhangelsk on board the Sevmorput lighter carrier. The ship "Valery Vasiliev" delivered to Tiksi more than 90 units of armament, military and special equipment, as well as 2,5 thousands of tons of construction materials for the military camp of the new compound.
Earlier it was reported that an additional air defense mix would be deployed in the Far North, whose main task would be to cover the Northern Sea Route. It was planned to use the C-300B4 air defense missile system.
The construction of the new military camp began in August 2018, it will include all modern amenities for living. A total of 11 facilities are being built, including a hostel, an administrative building, a dining room, a garage, a diesel power station, and much more. All erected objects will be interconnected by covered passages to ensure the unimpeded movement of servicemen between them in the conditions of the Far North. The town is intended for the military personnel of the air force and air defense of the Northern Fleet deployed in the Novaya Zemlya archipelago, as well as in the villages of Dikson and Tiksi.
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