In early 2026, Russian submarine operations in the Mediterranean have exhibited unprecedented extended presence . The Kilo II-class SSK Krasnodar , along with its support vessels, remained moored at the Alexandria Naval Base for several days—a significantly longer period than previous months, when Russian submarines typically stayed no more than a few weeks following the reduced utility of the Tartus facility in Syria. The reasons behind this extended deployment remain uncert

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