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Intensity of Russian submarines’ combat patrol missions up 50% — Navy’s commander

The intensity is maintained at a level that guarantees Russia's security

MOSCOW, March 19. /TASS/. The intensity of Russian submarines’ combat patrol missions has been up 50% since the beginning of 2014, the Russian Navy’s commander, Admiral Chirkov, said on the occasion of Submariner Day.

"I can say that the intensity of combat patrol missions by strategic and multi-role nuclear-powered submarines in the World Ocean is maintained at a level that guarantees the security of our country. Moreover, I should say that in January 2014 through March 2015 the intensity of combat patrol missions by our submarines has been up by 50% in contrast to 2013," Chirkov said.

"This is necessary and natural for guaranteed security of the state," Admiral Chirkov said. "We do not indulge in saber rattling. We are just regaining our foothold," he said.

Chirkov said last year alone ten crews were trained for Northern and Pacific Fleet submarines, expected to patrol various parts of the World Ocean.