US warship entered the Black Sea: Russia's reaction. VIDEO
On board the ship USS FortMcHenry can accommodate up to 500 marines.
The US Navy Sixth Fleet ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) entered the Black Sea. This was reported on the website of American naval forces in Europe and Africa (NAVEUR-NAVAF), writes “Today".
“USS Fort McHenry's entry into the Black Sea reaffirms our joint commitment to Black Sea security and strengthens our strong relationships with our NATO allies and partners in the region,” said Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, commander of the U.S. 6th Fleet.
It is noted that the ship will conduct joint operations with the allies to ensure security and stability in Europe.
On board the ship can accommodate up to half a thousand marines. In addition, the ship provides for the deployment of air-cushion landing craft LCACs or landing craft LCM-6s. Also on board is a platform for landing and take-off of helicopters or convertoplanes.
The reaction of Russia
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation said that they monitor the actions of the landing expeditionary ship USS Fort McHenry of the US Navy, which entered the Black Sea to support security, the publication reports.Interfax«.
The ministry noted that the ship of the US naval forces got into the Black Sea in 21.00 Moscow time (14.00 EST) 6 January.
Recall that the January 6 press service of the US Navy 6 reportedthat the USS FortMcHenry amphibious assault ship of the US Navy is heading to the Black Sea through the Dardanelles. The ship will patrol.
Recently, the HMS Echo reconnaissance ship of the British Navy arrived at the port of Odessa. He became the first NATO representative to come to Ukraine after the Russians attacked the Black Sea.
25 November, Russia unexpectedly went on the offensive in the Black Sea, attacking to the Ukrainian ships "Berdyansk", "Yany Kapu" and "Nikopol". The ship of the Russian Federal Security Service first rammed a Ukrainian tug, after which the aggressor opened fire, as a result of which six Ukrainian sailors were injured. There was also a hijacking of ships and 24 crew members were taken hostage.
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