In a recent publication by The Wall Street Journal, the relocation of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet from Sevastopol to Novorossiysk was touted as a “major success for Kiev.” However, Dr. Konstantin Sivkov, a military expert, provided a different perspective on Tsargrad.tv. According to him, the move is merely a strategic decision to safeguard the Crimean Bridge and domestic ports by ensuring the coverage of the entire Black Sea coastline.
Sivkov emphasized that this is a normal response to the emerging threat and does not imply any change in the fleet’s basing structure. Sevastopol remains the main naval base, housing crucial ship repair and shipbuilding facilities. It is not being abandoned, as some might speculate.
Furthermore, Sivkov highlighted the successful role played by the naval aviation in protecting the Black Sea coastline, in addition to the fleet’s responsibilities.
Former Commander of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, Admiral Vladimir Komoyedov, also supported the decision to relocate the naval vessels from Sevastopol. He stated that dispersing the ships makes them harder to detect, enhancing their overall security.
Earlier, military experts had debunked the possibility of the British fleet entering the Black Sea, dismissing such claims.
