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Russian warships to proceed with countering Somali piracy in July

Russian warships to proceed with countering Somali piracy in July 29.06.2010
Text: RIA Novosti
Photo: Admiral Levchenko. battleships-cruisers.co.uk
Russian Navy's task unit led by large ASW ship Admiral Levchenko will arrive to the Gulf of Aden on July 3 to attend the UN international anti-piracy mission, reported Ministry of Defense Press Service on Monday.

Large ASW ship Marshal Shaposhnikov which had been taking part in anti-piracy mission for over two months completed her functions and returned to Pacific Fleet main base Vladivostok.

"On July 3 the task unit headed by large ASW ship Admiral Levchenko will arrive to the Gulf of Aden. The unit also includes supply vessels Olekma and SB-36. The task unit is commanded by Capt 1 rank Vladimir Kondratov, executive officer of Northern Fleet surface ships division; commanding officer of Admiral Levchenko is Capt 1 rank Stanislav Varik", said the ministry's press release.

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