TSAMTO, May 4. The brigade of ships protecting the water area of the Primorsky Flotilla of Heterogeneous Forces (PrFlRS) of the Pacific Fleet (TOF) has turned 90 years since its formation.
During its history, the surface ships of the compound have participated many times in operational exercises of the Pacific Fleet and made combat trips to the far sea zone.
The history of the brigade of ships protecting the water area of the Primorsky Flotilla of the Pacific Fleet began on April 21, 1932, when the 1st Naval Trawling and Barrage Brigade was included in the Naval Forces of the Far East. It is her legal successor that the brigade is officially.
By order of the Military Council of the Pacific Fleet of August 28, 1939, the protection of the water area was separated from the Vladivostok Fortified Area into an independent compound and directly subordinated to the Military Council of the Pacific Fleet.
In August 1945, the ships of the connection, together with torpedo boats, actively participated in the landing in the North Korean ports of Seisin, Racine, Yuki. In total, about 1,500 troops were landed, 17 enemy transports were sunk and damaged, 2 aircraft were shot down.
On May 2, 1998, the 165 Red Banner Brigade of surface ships of the Pacific Fleet was formed from the 47 brigade of the IAD and the 165 Red Banner Brigade of missile boats.
Currently, the unit consists of divisions of missile ships, small anti-submarine ships, minesweepers, a detachment to counter sabotage forces and means, a raid service post and other units.
In honor of the anniversary of the connection of the ships of the protection of the water area, solemn events were held on the territory of the unit, which were attended by representatives of the command of the Pacific Fleet, veterans of the fleet, as well as representatives of the Mayor's Office and the City Duma of Vladivostok, the press service of the Eastern Military District reports.
