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Battle Off Abkhazia
The Battle off the coast of Abkhazia was a supposed naval engagement between warships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and Georgian patrol boats during the Russo-Georgian War. The engagement On 10 August 2008, RIA Novosti – quoting a source in the Russian Navy headquarters – reported that Russian warships had appeared at the maritime border with Georgia. According to the source, the vessel Moskva and other ships departed from Sevastopol, would meet three large landing ships from Sevastopol and Novorossiysk already present in the eastern part of the Black Sea. The source claimed that "The purpose of the Black Sea Fleet vessels' presence in this region is to provide aid to refugees". The source dismissed reports of Russian blockade of Georgia's coast, "A blockade of the coastline would mean war with Georgia, and we are not in a state of war with Georgia." Abkhaz officials claimed that Russian ships prevented several Georgian ships on 9 August from coming near the Abkhaz coastl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russo-Georgian War
The August 2008 Russo-Georgian War, also known as the Russian invasion of Georgia,Occasionally, the war is also referred to by other names, such as the Five-Day War and August War. was a war waged against Georgia by the Russian Federation and the Russian-backed separatist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. The fighting took place in the strategically important South Caucasus region. It is regarded as the first European war of the 21st century. Georgia declared its independence from the Soviet Union in April 1991, following a referendum during the dissolution of the Soviet Union. However, fighting (1991–92) between Georgia and Ossetian separatists resulted in parts of the former South Ossetian Autonomous Oblast being under the ''de facto'' control of Russian-backed but internationally unrecognised separatists. In 1992, a joint peacekeeping force of Georgian, Russian, and Ossetian troops was stationed in the territory. A similar stalemate developed in the region of Abkhazi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poti
Poti ( ka, ფოთი ; Mingrelian language, Mingrelian: ფუთი; Laz language, Laz: ჶაში/Faşi or ფაში/Paşi) is a port city in Georgia (country), Georgia, located on the eastern Black Sea coast in the mkhare, region of Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti in the west of the country. Built near the site of the Ancient Greece, ancient Greek colony of Phasis (town), Phasis and deriving its name from the same, the city has become a major port city and industrial center since the early 20th century. It is also home to a main naval base and the headquarters of the Georgian Navy. Etymology The name Poti is linked to Phasis, but the etymology is a matter of a scholarly dispute. "Phasis" () is first recorded in Hesiod's ''Theogony'' (c. 700 BC) as a name of the Phasis (river), river, not a town. Since Erich Diehl, 1938, first suggested a non-Hellenic origin of the name and asserted that Phasis might have been a derivative of a local hydronym, several explanations have been pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bora-class Guided Missile Hovercraft
The ''Bora''-class, Soviet designation Project 1239, hoverborne guided-missile corvette of the Russian Navy, also bears the NATO class name "Dergach", is one of the few types of military surface effect ship built solely for marine combat purposes, rather than troop landing or transport. The first vessel produced under this designation was ''Sivuch'', which was later renamed ''Bora''. It is one of the largest combat sea vehicles with catamaran design. The weapons array ''Bora''-class warships carry varies depending on which of several configurations it is built to. The specifications listed are for the two existing craft. Deployment The ''Bora'' class was designed in 1988 mainly for coastal defense and patrol duties against surface vessels, large and small. Two were built and are currently in service, both assigned to the Russian Black Sea Fleet. A future series of hovercraft have been planned based on this model for future production. Ships See also *List of ships of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nanuchka-class Corvette
The Nanuchka class, Soviet designation Project 1234 ''Ovod'', are series of corvettes (small missile ships in Soviet classification) built for the Soviet Navy and export customers between 1969 and 1991. Variants These ships were designed around the P-120 Malakhit ("Siren") anti ship missile. Export versions used the P-15 Termit ("Styx") missile. In 2019 the missiles on ''Smerch'' were replaced with sixteen Uran/SS-N-25 'Switchblade'. Unlike smaller missile boats, both carry SA-N-4 ("Gecko") SAMs for self-defence. The original Nanuchka I carried a twin 57mm AK-257 main gun, replaced by a 76mm AK-176 in the Nanuchka III and an updated AK-176MA was added to ''Smerch'' during the refit. The Nanuchka III also has a rotary 30mm AK-630 point-defence gun to bolster its protection against missile attack. Currently Project 12341 ships are receiving BAGIRA Fire Control System turning them into multirole vessels. Operational history Reportedly the ''Mirazh'', a Nanuchka III corvette, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natya-class Minesweeper
The Natya class, Soviet designation Project 266M Akvamarin, are a group of minesweepers built for the Soviet Navy and export customers during the 1970s and 1980s. The ships were used for ocean minesweeping. Design The design evolved from the with new demining equipment including more advanced sonar and closed circuit TV. A stern ramp made recovering sweeps easier. The hull was built of low magnetic steel. The engines were mounted on sound dampening beams and shrouded propellers were used to reduce noise. An electrical field compensator was also installed. A single ship designated Natya 2 by Nato reporting name, NATO was built with an aluminium hull for reduced magnetic signature. Ukrainian forces claimed to have sunk the minesweeper ''Kovrovets'' on 19 May 2024. At the same time, in other sources they claimed to sink the small missile ship Karakurt-class corvette, ''Tsiklon''. There are no independent confirmations or comments from the Russian Ministry of Defense. Project 0266 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grisha-class Corvette
The Grisha class, Soviet designation Project 1124 ''Al'batros'', are a series of anti-submarine corvettes built by the Soviet Union between 1970 and 1990 and later by Russia and Ukraine. These ships have a limited range and are largely used only in coastal waters. They have been equipped with a variety of ASW weapons and an SA-N-4 'Gecko' surface-to-air missile launcher. All were fitted with retractable fin stabilizers. The designation "corvette" for these ships was a conditional adaptation as the Soviet classification was a small anti-submarine ship () (MPK). In the Russian Navy, the Grishas are expected to be partially replaced by the ''Steregushchiy''-class corvette. Variants * Grisha I (1124.1) – 12 ships built between 1970 and 1974 and decommissioned by 1999 * The Grisha II class (1124P) were built for the KGB border guard and marked with ''P'' for ''pogranichnyi'' meaning "on the border". This class was built only in Zelenodolsk and Vladivostok. These ships had a seco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Landing Ship Saratov
''Saratov'' () was a of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy. She was destroyed on 24 March 2022, while in the port of Berdyansk, 2022 Berdiansk port attack, after being struck by a Ukrainian missile. Named ''Saratov'', the ship was built in Kaliningrad and Ceremonial ship launching, launched in 1964. She was named ''BDK-10'' () for , and then renamed ''Voronezhsky Komsomolets'' in 1967. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, she was renamed ''BDK-65'' in 1992, and then ''Saratov'' in 2003. She is one of the first subtype of the Tapir-class landing ships, designated Project 1171 by the Russian Navy. Construction and commissioning ''Saratov'' was built by Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad, being laid down on 5 February 1964 and launched on 1 July 1964 as ''BDK-10''. She was commissioned into the Soviet Navy on 18 August 1966 as part of its Black Sea Fleet. She was homeported in Sevastopol, and with the dissolution of the Soviet Union in late December 1991, she we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alligator-class Landing Ship
The Tapir-class landing ship, Soviet designation Project 1171 landing ship (NATO reporting name: Alligator) is a class of Soviet/Russian general purpose, beachable amphibious warfare ships (Soviet classification: large landing ship; ). History In Soviet post–World War II analysis of Amphibious warfare, amphibious operations, the recommendation was made that the Soviet Navy should start building dedicated amphibious ships. Among the first ships, launching in 1967, was the of medium landing ships, whose 900-ton vessels could transport six tanks and 180 troops. A newer type of amphibious warship followed in the late 1950s, a true Landing Ship, Tank (LST) that was named Project 1171 and also designated Tapir. Labelled "Large Landing Ship", her displacement was 4,360 tons full load and could transport up to 313 troops and 20 tanks. Additional vehicles could be stored on the upper deck. NATO gave these ships the code name "Alligator", and several subtypes were created. The design ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Landing Ship Yamal
''Yamal'' (BDK-67) is a of the Russian Navy and part of the Black Sea Fleet. The ship was built in Poland and launched in 1988. History Russian invasion of Ukraine In the third year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, on 24 March 2024, ''Yamal'' and her sister ship were hit by Ukrainian cruise missiles while they were in their home port of Sevastopol Sevastopol port in 2005 Sevastopol Marine Trade Port (SMTP) is a port in Sevastopol. It is located mainly at the Bay of Sevastopol, and at smaller bays around the Heracles peninsula. The port infrastructure is fully integrated with the city of ..., according to the Ukrainian general staff. Eyewitnesses reported explosions during the night. Subsequent satellite images did not reveal any damage, showing that the missile hit the pier next to the ship presumably due to the electronic warfare system. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Yamal Ropucha-class landing ships 1988 ships Ships built in Poland Ships of the Russian Navy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Ship Tsezar Kunikov
''Tsezar Kunikov'' (BDK-64) (; NATO reporting name: Ropucha-I class), sometimes anglicised as ''Caesar Kunikov'', was a Project 775, large landing ship of the Russian Navy. The ship was built in Polish People's Republic, launched in 1986 and named after Soviet Naval Infantry officer Tsezar Kunikov. As part of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, it took part in the KFOR mission, the Russo-Georgian War, the Syrian Civil War, and the Russo-Ukrainian War. On 14 February 2024, the Ukrainian military announced its forces had hit the ship with several unmanned surface vehicles (USV) while it was off Crimea, which they say caused it to sink. The sinking of the ship has been confirmed by Russian sources. Description The ship can house a crew of 87 (89 according to one source) and had improved defensive armament. During the Russo-Ukrainian War it was claimed to have been used to transport ammunition. Service history The ship was built at the Stocznia Północna shipyard in Gdańsk, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ropucha-class Landing Ship
The Ropucha class (NATO reporting name, Polish for "toad"), Soviet designation Project 775, is a class of landing ship (large landing ship or Bol'shoy Desantnyy Korabl' - (''BDK'' - ) in Soviet classification) built in Poland for the Soviet Navy. The ships were built in the Stocznia Północna shipyards in Gdańsk, Poland. They were designed for beach landings, and can carry 450 tons of cargo. The ships have both bow and stern doors for loading and unloading vehicles, and the of vehicle deck stretch the length of the hull. Up to 25 armored personnel carriers can be embarked. While designed for roll-on/roll-off operations, they can also be loaded using dockside cranes. For this purpose there is a long sliding hatch-cover above the bow section for access to the vehicle deck. There are no facilities for helicopters. The Soviet Navy commissioned a total of 28 ships of this type from 1975 to 1991. The last three ships were of the improved variant Project 775M, also called Ropu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wired (magazine)
''Wired'' is a bi-monthly American magazine that focuses on how emerging technologies affect culture, the economy, and politics. It is published in both print and Online magazine, online editions by Condé Nast. The magazine has been in publication since its launch in January 1993. Its editorial office is based in San Francisco, California, with its business headquarters located in New York City. ''Wired'' quickly became recognized as the voice of the emerging digital economy and culture and a pace setter in print design and web design. From 1998 until 2006, the magazine and its website, ''Wired.com'', experienced separate ownership before being fully consolidated under Condé Nast in 2006. It has won multiple National Magazine Awards and has been credited with shaping discourse around the digital revolution. The magazine also coined the term Crowdsourcing, ''crowdsourcing'', as well as its annual tradition of handing out Vaporware Awards. ''Wired'' has launched several in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
