Naval Movements

The waters of the Eastern Mediterranean have long been a stage for military maneuvers, and a recent maritime intelligence analysis has focused on an unusual but significant duo: the Tug 119  and the Russian diesel-electric Kilo II-class submarine, the Novorossisk . Although the submarine's precise location is unknown, it is presumed to be operating within the support radius of the Tug 119, which acts as a "silent shadow," providing essential logistical support. Following the

Recent Russian naval movements involving a Steregushchiy-class corvette Boikiy (532) and the merchant vessel SIYANIE SEVERA (IMO: 9250385, General Cargo Ship)  highlight Moscow’s growing use of integrated maritime operations—combining military and civilian assets—to project power and reinforce strategic partnerships in the Gulf of Guinea. A Corvette and a Cargo Ship: Strategic Messaging at Sea In recent days, military analysts have observed a notable Russian naval maneuver of

The Tug SB-921 Evgeniy Churov The Tug SB-921 Evgeniy Churov The SB-921 Evgeniy Churov  is a Sliva-class (Project 712) ocean-going tug of the Russian Navy, designed to provide at-sea logistical and rescue support. It has frequently been observed escorting Russian submarines, including Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines (SSKs) such as the Krasnodar  and Novorossiysk . Its presence in the Mediterranean, as reported in recent updates, may indicate a support role for Russian na

Spectacular SAT image of Algiers. It looks like they have placed an anti-intrusion barrier. If so, it would be the first time that a naval asset of the RFN in port has feared being attacked. This is the first time a RFN submarine has been in a foreign port since the loss of the Naval Base in TARTUS, Syria. At the moment it is not confirmed that it is an anti-intrusion barrier, in fact it could also be an anti-pollution barrier . If so, we can say that the submarine has refuel

Viktor Leonov CCB-175, Vishnya-class Since April 14, 2025, the Russian Navy's Vishnya-class AGI Viktor Leonov (CCB 175) has entered the Mediterranean ( @key2med ). - From April 16 to 19, 2025 , it made a stopover in the port of Algiers. - From April 19 , it continued its navigation along the Spanish coast, before sailing on along the French coast ( @TiaFarris10 ). Viktor Leonov navigation along the Spanish coast The previous visit to the Mediterranean dates back to November

Since December 2024, the RFN no longer has a naval base in the Mediterranean Sea. Despite this particular situation, the RFN decides to send ships and submarines in the Mediterranean. The naval presence allows to maintain open economic and logistic relations with the partner countries of Russia which are bordering on the Mediterranean. It also allows control of traffic to and from the Black Sea by Russian vessels. At this time of transition, the RFN benefits from the support