Russia's Northern Fleet gets news acting commander, says Kommersant newspaper

Vice-Admiral Konstantin Kabantsov has been appointed as acting commander of Russia's Northern Fleet, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the Russian Defence Ministry.

Kabantsov, 55, replaces Admiral Alexander Moiseev, who was formally presented in his new role as overall head of Russia's Navy in a pomp-filled ceremony on Tuesday.

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