 They also noted that Kasatonov's uncle, Admiral Igor Kasatonov, had been highly critical of Kuroyedov over the loss of life when K-159 sank.Between 2005 and 2006 he served as Chief of Staff of the Northern Fleet's 43rd missile ship division.He attended the Military Academy of the General Staff of the Armed Forces from September 2006, and in August 2008 was appointed commander of the Northern Fleet's 43rd missile ship division.