The ship has been in service since 2017.
Source: Screenshot from the Ministry of Defense RK video
The vessel "Mangystau" serves as the flagship of the Kazakh Navy and the naval base, clarified Colonel Zhumabek Hasenov, Deputy Commander of the Naval Forces for educational and ideological work. This information was reported by Sarbaz.kz, referring to the official YouTube channel of the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.
Screenshot from the Ministry of Defense RK video
"During maritime combat operations, the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval Forces and the Commander of the Naval Base will oversee all naval forces from the deck of this ship. Therefore, it is considered the flagship of our Naval Forces. The ship meets all necessary modern requirements: in terms of armament, speed, protection, and provides all necessary conditions for the ship's crew," explained Colonel Zhumabek Hasenov.
Currently, around 300 servicemen are engaged in compulsory service in the Kazakh Navy. They are referred to as sailors on board the ship.
"The patriotic education of young lads is at a high level. Conscripts of May 2023 are currently showing good results in both combat and ideological training. Proof of this is the joint exercises with the Republic of Azerbaijan scheduled from October 2 to 8. Our conscripts will make up the backbone of the missile ships and assault battalion," reported Hasenov.
Screenshot from the Ministry of Defense RK video
The Naval Forces of the Kazakh Armed Forces ensure the security of the entire Caspian region of Kazakhstan. The Navy of the country comprises over 15 modern ships. Apart from "Mangystau," there are missile-artillery ships such as "Kazakhstan," "Alatau," and "Oral." These vessels were constructed at the "Zenit" shipyard in the city of Uralsk. Additionally, the Navy employs the hydrographic vessel "Zhayyk."
Screenshot from the Ministry of Defense RK video