Russia Could Take Command of Half of Ukrainian Fleet – Lawmaker -- RIA Novosti
MOSCOW, March 18 (RIA Novosti) – Up to 20 warships and auxiliary vessels of the Ukrainian navy could become part of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet following the reunification of Crimea with Russia, a senior Russian lawmaker said Tuesday.
According to Adm. (Ret.) Vladimir Komoyedov, chair of the State Duma Committee on Defense, the Ukrainian navy comprises some 40 ships, 20 of which are currently docked at naval bases in Crimea at Sevastopol and Donuzlav Bay.
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My Comment: These ships are minor vessels .... their loss will be felt more on a political level than on a military one.
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"These ships are minor vessels .... their loss will be felt more on a political level than on a military one." Yes, but it does give him virtual naval supremacy in the Black Sea.
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