After Menshikov gave the order, a hunting squad was formed consisting of six steam clippers, three three-masted clippers, and six double-deck warships. Their mission is to use their strong mobility to attack the supply ships in the eastern Black Sea, preventing them from effectively supporting the Caucasus Region.
This would not only help the Russian Empire gain some supply advantage for their forces in the Caucasus Region but also provoke the Ottoman Empire Navy to engage in a decisive battle with the Russian Empire Navy as soon as possible.
Only by completely eliminating the Ottoman Empire's ships in the Black Sea can the Russian Empire ensure the security of their supplies in the Caucasus Region and Near East.
The person in charge of commanding this fleet is none other than Vice Admiral Nakhimov, who specializes in naval raids.
As for the remaining fleet, Menshikov concentrated them together, ready to act as a dagger for a surprise attack on Sipuno Port.
