Frigate of the naval forces of France " Surcouf ", which entered the Black sea on may 28, leads radio-electronic reconnaissance military facilities of the black sea fleet of Russia, said on Wednesday a source in the military-diplomatic corps. " Fregat " Surcouf " maneuvers in the Northern part of the Black sea, occasionally being close to the coast of the Crimea 50-60 kilometers ", - has told ITAR-TASS informed source." according to the available data, battle ship NATO conducts radio-electronic reconnaissance military facilities of the black sea fleet, stationed on the Peninsula along the coastline, as well As the main administrative and strategic targets on the coastal territory ", - he added. Remember, on may 28, French Frigate " Surcouf " entered the Black sea." Surcouf " refers to the type frigates " Lafayette ", which was built from 1996 to 2001. Displacement is 3, 6 thousand Tons, it has a top speed of 25 knots, a crew of 164 people. Which are armed with anti-ship cruise missiles of the type " Aksoy ", deck rotary-wing machine. These ships are intended for patrol service, safety of navigation and participation in crisis management outside Europe. When designing frigates great attention was paid to their low radar signature, so the purpose of the hull and the superstructure was designed with the use of so-called stealth technology. Until then, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said that in connection with the events in Ukraine, NATO will increase air patrols and to increase the number of exercises in the Baltic States, as well As naval presence in the Black sea. on may 23 in the Black sea entered the cruiser USS Vella Gulf ". And in the region of the Bulgarian port of Varna is a recon ship of the French Navy " Dupuy de Scrap ", which entered the Black sea on may 14. The equipment of the ship is able to intercept the most advanced transmissions, including emails and calls from mobile phones. This ship had already existed in the Black sea in April.
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