“RG”: a flag-raising ceremony was held in Makhachkala on the Rasul Gamzatov ship 
A flag-raising ceremony was held on a corvette in Makhachkala Rasul Gamzatov “. The Project 22460 Okhotnik border patrol ship has entered service and will guard the Russian border in the Caspian Sea. This was reported by Rossiyskaya Gazeta.
The Commander of the Caspian Flotilla, Rear Admiral Alexander Peshkov noted that the new ship would increase the combat capabilities of the border control. The project 22460 vessel can perform tasks in sea waves up to six points. The shape of the ship's hull causes reduced visibility. The corvette can overcome ice up to 20 centimeters thick.
The Rasul Gamzatov ship was laid down in 2018, and the ship was launched in 2019. Project 22460 patrol ships are equipped with AK-630 artillery mounts, machine gun mounts and portable anti-aircraft missile systems. “Rasul Gamzatov” also received a complex of guided weapons “Gibka”.
Earlier, the 10FortyFive columnist compared the rusting ships of the US Navy with the ships of the former Soviet Navy. The publication noted that the ships at the Norfolk base are covered with streaks of rust.
In October, the US evaluated the Russian small missile ships (MRK) of the project 22800 “Karakurt”. RTOs can engage ground and surface targets. The advantages of these vessels include maneuverability and speed.