Russian Black Sea Fleet can be used to block Syria

Chairman of the Duma Committee on Defense, former Black Sea Fleet Commander Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov said that the BSF can be used to block the Syrian coast and the transport of ammunition.

"As for the fact that the large scale use of the Black Sea Fleet in the operation, I think it will not happen, but in terms of the blockade of the coast, I think it is. Application artudarov not excluded ships are ready for this, but in this sense is not - the terrorists are in depth, to the artillery does not get it "- was quoted as saying," RIA Novosti ".

Komoedov also noted that at the moment the forces of the Mediterranean fleet is sufficient for effective actions in this area and that operation against LIH certainly will involve support vessels.

Recall September 30, Russia delivered the first air strikes on Syria. In the United States doubted that Russia was bombing rebel positions IG.

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