President Putin: “Kalibr” missiles will be deployed in the Mediterranean
Ships with Kalibr cruise missiles will be on constant combat duty in the Mediterranean, - President Vladimir Putin announced at a military meeting.
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The Russian head of state explained that this was a defensive measure against the threat of attacks by international terrorists in Syria.
Mr. Putin also noted that the organization of long-distance operations, maneuvers and training at sea must continue. According to him, this year Russia plans to carry out 102 operations by surface ships and submarines.
Long range of the missile "Kalibr"is about 2,500 km. These missile complexes are being equipped on submarines of project 885 "Yasen" and project 636, on destroyers of project 11356 and other surface ships.
"Kalibr" has been used more than once against militants in Syria and achieved excellent results.
