According to the Russian MoD on February 17, 2022, a diverse group of Caspian Flotilla's naval forces has left the Makhachkala base to participate in a planned command and staff exercise in the Caspian Sea.
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Buyan-class M corvette Velikiy Ustyug (Picture source: Russian MoD)