The Russian navy officially integrated three new combat ships during ceremonies held on August 28 in the ports of Baltïsk and Makhatchkala.
This measure is perceived as an attempt by Moscow to compensate for its recent losses and to maintain its ability to carry out long -range strikes against Ukraine.
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New ships in service
In Baltiïsk, were put into service:
- The Viktor Velikiy patroller, assigned to the Fleet de la Mer Noire;
- The small Stavropol missile ship, which joins the Baltic fleet.
- In Makhatchkala, the small Typhoon missile ship entered service.
With these additions, the Russian fleet retains its ability to use Kalibr cruise missiles, one of the main vectors used in the strikes against Ukrainian targets since the start of the war.
Ships details
Viktor Velikiy (Projet 22160)
Fifth ship in the series, it was laid in 2016 and launched in May 2024. After testing in 2025, it was ready for coastal and escort defense missions. He can take on a Ka-27PS helicopter and is equipped with an AK-176MA naval cannon, machine guns and anti-aircraft defense systems Shtil-1 and Gibka.
Stavropol (Project 21631, Classé Buyan-m)
Twelfth of its class, its construction began in 2018 and it was launched in 2024. It is armed with an A-190 Canon, an AK-630M-2 “Duet” anti-aircraft system, machine guns, a Gibka-R air defense and Kalibr missiles capable of hitting targets several hundred kilometers.
Typhoon (22800 project, Karakurt class)
Placed in 2019 and launched in 2024, it was designed by the central naval design office Almaz. It has a modernized AK-176MA barrel, two AK-630M systems and Kalibr missile launchers, strengthening the offensive power of the fleet.
War context
The same day as the Russian ceremony, Ukrainian military intelligence announced that it had struck a Buyan-M class launcher ship in the Azov Seanear the occupied Crimea. The operation would have been carried out by the Directorate of Ukrainian active operations in collaboration with the Special Prymary unit (ghosts).
This episode highlights the current naval war between kyiv and Moscow, where Russia seeks to preserve its striking capacity while Ukraine tries to weaken opposing maritime power.
Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense | Telegram @mod_russia. This content was created with the help of the AI and revised by the editorial team.
