Project 10750 Sapfir / Lida-class inshore minesweeper

Service And Conflict Use

1. Oct 20, 1988

   RT-233 laid down

   The ship that later became associated with the class's 2023-2024 fleet transfers was laid down at Sredne-Nevskiy Shipyard.

   Sources: KCHF.ru: RT-233 Project 10750 / Lida Class

2. Sep 9, 1994

   RT-233 commissioned

   RT-233 entered service after launch and sea trials, joining the Russian Navy as an inshore minesweeper.

   Sources: KCHF.ru: RT-233 Project 10750 / Lida Class

3. Jul 1, 2023

   RT-233 transferred to the Black Sea Fleet

   Open-source reporting described the ship as transferred from the Caspian Flotilla to the Black Sea Fleet during Russian force movement tied to the war.

   Sources: KCHF.ru: RT-233 Project 10750 / Lida Class, Defense Express: Dnieper River Flotilla ship acquisition plans

4. Jan 1, 2024

   RT-233 returned to the Caspian Flotilla

   Later reporting described RT-233 back with the Caspian Flotilla after the brief Black Sea Fleet transfer.

   Sources: KCHF.ru: RT-233 Project 10750 / Lida Class

Project 10750 Sapfir / Lida-class inshore minesweeper Images

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