Valentin Pikul minesweeper of the Black Sea Fleet entered the permanent formation of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea
Valentin Pikul minesweeper of the Black Sea Fleet went out from Novorossiysk several days ago and arrived to perform tasks as part of permanent unit of the Russian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, says press center of RF Defence Ministry.
It is the first ship sortie to the distant marine zone which was carried out according to the force rotation plan.
Valentin Pikhul has replaced Kovrovec minesweeper which had been in the Mediterranean Sea since the middle of February, 2016.
Currently more than 15 ships, motor boats and supporting vessels are performing tasks of the Northern, Pacific, Baltic and Black Sea Fleets.
