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The Black Sea Fleet ( as ''Chernomorskij Flot'') is a large sub-unit of the Russia n (and formerly Soviet ) Navy , operating in the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea since the early 18th Century . It is based in various Harbour s of Russia's Black Sea and Sea Of Azov coast. The Fleet's main Base is situated in the Ukrainian port city of Sevastopol . The continuing use of this base, more than a decade after the collapse of the Soviet Union, is a permanent irritant in the relations between Russia and Ukraine, despite the signing of an agreement dividing the Fleet between two countries in 1997 . The Black Sea Fleet is considered to be founded on May 13 , 1783 . It is a fleet of enormous Historical and Political importance for Russia. However, its military importance is degrading since the collapse of the Soviet Union , mainly due to significant funding cuts. Earlier, Turkey 's decision to join NATO (putting the Bosporus Strait under Western control) and invention of long-range Nuclear Weapons have dramatically decreased the Strategic value of any naval activity in the Black Sea . However, recent local conflicts in the Caucasus region (particularly in Georgia ) and the development of Oil Transit in the region are forcing Russia to support the fleet as much as possible. The Aviation , Marine s and landing vessels of Black Sea fleet took part in the Chechen War by means of both auxiliary support and direct involvement. The fleet has been free of nuclear weapons since the early 1990s . VESSELS This is a list of Black Sea Fleet warships As Of 2006 . 30th Surface Warship Division 247th Submarine Battalion 68th Coastal Defence Warship Brigade 41st Missile Boat Brigade 184th Novorossiysk Coastal Defence Brigade EXTERNAL LINKS SEE ALSO |
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