The Russian Navy officially put three new combat ships into use during ceremonies on 28 August in the ports of Baltiysk and Makhachkala.
The step is seen as an attempt by Moscow to compensate for recent losses and to maintain the ability to perform long -distance layers against Ukraine.
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New ships employed
The following ships were put into use in Baltiysk:
- the patrol ship Viktor Velikiy, assigned to the Black Sea Fleet;
- The small rocket ship Stavropol, which joins the Baltic fleet.
- The small rocket ship Typhoon was put into use in Makhachkala.
With these additions, the Russian fleet retains the capacity to use Kalibrus missiles, one of the most important weapons used against Ukrainian goals since the start of the war.
Details of the ships
Viktor Velikiy (Project 22160)
The fifth ship in the series, laid in 2016 and launched in May 2024. After testing in 2025 it is ready for coastal defense and escort missions. It can transport a KA-2.7PS helicopter and is equipped with an AK-176mA cannon, machine guns and the Aeriebeweer systems Shtil-1 and Gibka.
Stavropol (Project 21631, Buyan-M-Klasse)
The twelfth ship of the class, the construction of which started in 2018 and that was launched in 2024. It is armed with an A-169-cannon, AK-630M-2 “Duet” airfolding system, machine guns, GIBKA-R air defense and calibration missiles that can touch on hundreds of kilometers away.
Typhoon (Project 22800, Karakurt class)
Layed in 2019 and launched in 2024, designed by the Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau. It has a modernized AK-176MA-Kanon, two AK-630M systems and calibration rocket throwers, which reinforces the offensive strength of the fleet.
War context
On the same day as the Russian ceremony, the Ukrainian military intelligence service announced that they have a Buyan-M-Class Rocket Ship in the Sea of Azovnear the occupied Crimea, had touched. The operation is said to have been performed by the Ukrainian management for active operations in collaboration with the special Prymary unit (“spirits”).
The event underlines the constant sea battle between Kiev and Moscow, where Russia tries to maintain his attack capacity while Ukraine tries to weaken the maritime power of the opponent.
Source and photos: Ministry of Defense of Russia | Telegram @mod_russia. This content was made with the help of AI and controlled by the editors.
