During the meeting with representatives of the main defense department in Sochi Vladimir Putin made an important statement about the permanent presence of Russian warships in the Mediterranean. Recall, is now on a rotational basis in the eastern Mediterranean (off the coast) Syria is a group of Russian Navy ships. The main base for them in this region is of Tartus.
According to the Supreme Commander, constant combat watch in the Mediterranean will be held ships, having armed "Caliber" cruise missiles. According to Vladimir Putin, This measure is related to possible terrorist attack in Syria.
President noted, the CD "Caliber" is already well-proven during the counter-terrorist operation in Syria. RIA Novosti news agency quoted the head of state:
Cruise missile strikes, effective operation of carrier-based aircraft have caused serious damage to the terrorists, important objects of infrastructure have been destroyed. The practice of long-distance sea voyages, exercises and training should be continued. This year it is planned 102 hike ships and submarines.
Cruise missiles "Caliber" was repeatedly used for pinpoint strikes on terrorist facilities in Syria. Blows "Caliber" sea-based deposited from the waters of the Mediterranean and Caspian Seas. The first blow of the RK "Caliber", Implemented Russia, cast in a shock not only to the militants in Syria, but Western "partners", become increasingly talking about a new Russian weapons.
