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Currently, according to statistics from the Western press, the Russian Navy has about 64 submarines of various types in service. Photo source: Wiki |
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This figure includes both nuclear and diesel-electric submarines. A significant portion of these are submarines built during the Soviet era. Photo source: Started. |
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Among the Russian fleets, the Northern Fleet has the most submarines, with about 20 submarines. Photo source: Mil. |
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The Russian Baltic Fleet has only two Kilo-class submarines - the type of submarine that the Vietnamese Navy also possesses. Photo source: Navy. |
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The Russian Black Sea Fleet also has only 6 Kilo-class submarines, and no nuclear submarines at all. Photo source: VLRU. |
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The Pacific Fleet has the same number as the Northern Fleet, including 3 Delta III class submarines, 5 Oscar submarines, 7 Kilo submarines and 5 Akula nuclear submarines. Photo source: Wort. |
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According to information confirmed by the Russian press, the Russian submarine force is being modernized, at least 24 will be commissioned between 2012 and 2020. Photo source: Navy. |
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With a war doctrine focusing on developing submarine forces, it is clear that the Russian Navy is taking a very sensible step in ceding sea surface to the US Navy and NATO, but causing all of this force's warships to "tremble and die" when moving on the calm sea surface. Photo source: Russia. |
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Currently, Russia has the most modern submarine force in the world, however, Russia's submarine force is not considered the strongest in the world, but only ranks third. Photo source: Mil. |
Russian submarines attack IS terrorists from the Mediterranean Sea.