MOSCOW, may 13 — RIA Novosti. the Commander in chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Nikolai Evmenov congratulated sailors and veterans Day, black sea fleet, according to the representative of the Department of information and mass communications of the Russian defense Ministry for the Navy captain first rank Igor Dygalo.
“the Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Nikolai Evmenov congratulated the black sea sailors, veterans Day black sea fleet, which is celebrated annually on 13th may”, — stated in the message.
Evmenov emphasized that the black sea fleet is at the stage of active development and equipment. This, according to the commander of the Navy, due to “logical necessity to prevent threats to Russia from offshore areas in the South.”
He also added that the black sea fleet will be self-sufficient and balanced composition of its forces and means will develop a critical segment of the coastal infrastructure.
“the Process of equipping the black sea fleet of the latest vehicles and weapons systems will be conducted in accordance with the importance of the tasks to ensure security in the South direction,” — are reported words evmenova.
Besides, he added that the forces of the black sea fleet along with the forces of other navies will be the most important element of the permanent operative connection of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean sea. For this, added Evmenov, the black sea has experience of operations in the Mediterranean sea in the past, the 5th Mediterranean squadron, as well as experience of participation in the actions against terrorists in Syria.
“on this momentous day I wish you strong health, happiness, family wellbeing and new successes in strengthening combat readiness and military discipline, learning professional skills and marine training to the glory of our Motherland Russia”, — concluded Evmenov.
